The Period Party

The Period Party, hosted by Nicole Jardim, is what happens when you get the world’s leading women’s health experts unscripted, uncensored, and on the air. Think of it as girl talk gone menstrual!

Latest Episodes:

PP# 87: Happy Gut, Happy Hormones with Dr. Vincent Pedre Feb 26, 2018

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Dr. Vincent Pedre is the Medical Director of Pedre Integrative Health, the Founder of Dr. Pedre Wellness, and he is the author of Happy Gut. It's that topic we'll be diving into today and Dr. Pedre explains how you can have a happy gut!

In this episode, we're going to talk about a common issue called Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), how peppermint is good for bloating, how medications, stress, and oral hygiene can impact your gut health, and so much more!

To learn more about Dr. Vincent Pedre, visit the show notes.

PP# 86: Menstruating with the Moon & Lunaception with Dr. Katherine Dale Feb 19, 2018

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Dr. Katherine Dale talks about menstruating with the moon! Dr. Katherine digs deep into the root of your Fertility Issues and provides emotional and spiritual support for women wanting to become mothers.

In this episode, we dig more into the topic of menstruating with the moon and Lunaception. Some of the topics covered include how light plays a very important role in our cycles and fertility, how exactly you should align your cycle with the moon, why that can change the length of your cycle, how PMS may be a sign that your boundaries are being crossed, and much more!

To learn more about Dr. Katherine Dale, visit the show notes.

PP# 85: Identify and Correct Simple Pelvic Floor Imbalances to Reduce Menstrual Pain with Isa Herrera Feb 12, 2018

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Isa Herrera is a licensed physical therapist and an expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies in the field of women's health. She's helped over 14,000 women in her practice since 2005, using a variety of healing modalities.

In this episode, we're talking about how to identify and correct simple pelvic floor imbalances to reduce menstrual pain; also known as cramps, why you should be massaging your vagina on a regular basis, techniques for helping to prevent menstrual pain, and so much more!

To learn more about Isa Herrerra, visit the show notes.

PP# 84: The Dangers of Depo & Other Hormonal Contraception with Dr. Poppy Daniels Feb 05, 2018

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Dr. Poppy Daniels is a Gynecologist, women's health advocate, and the co-author of The Dangers of Depo. Her practice aims to combine the best elements of allopathic, naturopathic and complementary medicine, and she believes that if you bring the body into balance, normal physiology will work in your favor to help you feel better.

In this episode, we're discussing the many ways Depo impacts your body, whether or not hormonal tests are accurate, the recent non-hormonal contraceptive renaissance, and much more!

To learn more about Dr. Poppy Daniels, visit the show notes.

PP# 83: Your Gut Microbiome & Your Vaginal Health with Kiran Krishnan Jan 29, 2018

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Kiran Krishnan is a Research Microbiologist and microbiome expert. Kiran is currently involved in 7 novel human clinical trials on probiotics and the human microbiome and has extensive knowledge of the latest science on the human microbiome as it relates to health and wellness.

In this episode, we're talking about your gut bacteria, the role it plays in your hormonal and vaginal health, the common items and activities that destroy your vaginal microbiome, practical solutions for improving your vaginal microbiome, and much more!

To learn more about Kiran Krishnan, visit the show notes.

PP# 82: Healthy Men, Happy Semen with Dr. Susie Gronski Jan 22, 2018

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Dr. Susie Gronski is a licensed doctor of physical therapy and a board certified pelvic rehabilitation practitioner…. Simply put, she's the doctor for 'everything down there.'

Dr. Susie is the author of Pelvic Pain: The Ultimate Cock Block (oh, yes!) and the creator of a unique hands-on training program (drsusieg.com/hands-on-training-program) helping men with pelvic pain become experts in treating themselves.

On this episode, we'll be chatting with Dr. Susie about a topic we've never actually discussed on the Period Party before! Yes, we're going to flip the script and talk about men's pelvic health!

To learn more about Dr. Susie Gronski, visit the show notes.

PP# 81: You're Invited to the Period Party Jan 15, 2018

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In this special reintroduction to The Period Party, Nicole Jardim and Nat Kringoudis explain the stories of why became so passionate about women's hormones and health, why they bring on other experts as guests, the purpose of this podcast.

Nicole is a women's health coach, also known as the Period Fixer, who's been working in this field for close to eight years.

Nat is a doctor of Chinese medicine and an Acupuncturist, also known as the Hormone Revolutionist, who helps women to embrace and understand their hormones instead of fearing them.

Together, Nat and Nicole, interview other experts in the field of women's health to help women gain a better understanding of their bodies, the issues that can arise, and things we can change in our daily lives to ensure we feel healthier and happier in our bodies.

To learn more about Nicole and Nat, visit the show notes.

PP #80: Taming perimenopausal PMS naturally with Dana LaVoie, L.Ac. May 23, 2017

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On this episode of The Period Party, Nat & Nicole talk with Dana LaVoie, L.Ac., Acupuncturist, Herbalist, & founder of Menopause Basics. Here's some of highlights from this exciting episode: How and why your cycle changes during perimenopause - when do we commence peri-menopause? What are the changes?Is the transition to menopause harder for women now, than it used to be? The 3 key things to adjust to help your body really manage the challenging hormonal changes smoothly. The foods that raise the elusive progesterone in perimenopause. Estrogen mimicking chemicals - are these responsible for heightened perimenopause problems? Key adaptogenic herbs for perimenopausal women. Dana is passionate about teaching other women how to find natural relief from seemingly uncontrollable weight gain, boiling hot flashes, soaking night sweats, mood swings and signs of aging on her site. She teaches & consults from her home base in Eugene, OR where she hangs out with her Parker guitar, her dogs, and her husband, Barry. Join her FREE Private Facebook group and watch her video blog for a steady stream of women's health tips and lively discussion. And don't forget to download her free guide: 4 Steps To Hormonal Balance -- only available here with The Period Party!

PP #79: Addressing Candida Overgrowth to Balance Estrogen with Kirsty Wirth May 09, 2017

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On this episode of The Period Party, Nat & Nicole talk with Kirsty Wirth, founder of Kultured Wellness, a company whose mission is to inspire and educate people to take control of their health by eating real and fermented foods that nourishes the brain and the gut. She is the brainchild behind Kultured Wellness Culture Starters and functional supplements. Here's some of highlights from this exciting episode: Does the gut microbiome have an impact on our hormones and neurotransmitters?What exactly is Candida? We need a little of it, but not too much for the sake of our hormones!How excess estrogen promotes candida overgrowthThe COMT gene's effect on our ability to detox estrogenSteps forward to managing this delicate balance in our gut - it all starts with breaking down the biofilm. Kirsty Wirth has been called the Gut Guru, an Intuitive Healer and her research and work in the area of gut health has been life changing for many of her clients. Her experience in education and research of over 15 years continues to drive her purpose of empowering the community to gain knowledge and understanding so they can be well and thrive. She is a HUGE nature lover, a mother, a fervent advocate for children on the spectrum, you just can't help but be touched by her spirit and infectious enthusiasm.

PP #78: Heavy Periods 101 with Robyn Srigley Apr 25, 2017

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On this episode of The Period Party, Nat & Nicole talk with Robyn Srigley, The Hormone Diva, Holistic Nutritionist and Women's Health and Nutrition Coach. Here's some of highlights from this exciting episode: The main causes for heavy periods and bleeding.Is it dangerous to have heavy bleeding? Is it something to worry about? How many heavy periods should a woman have before seeing a doctor?The common western medicine treatments for heavy periods, and why they don't work.Spotting—What does it mean when it happens at different parts in the cycle, and how is it connected to heavy bleeding?What a healthy period actually looks like & best practices and solutions for heavy bleeding & spotting? Robyn's own journey with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) jumpstarted her passion for helping women replace their anxieties with joy to open possibility in their lives and break free of hormonal imbalance. Robyn runs a successful 1-1 coaching and online program practice where she uses diet, movement, botanicals and a self-love lifestyle to transform the lives of women with PCOS, Endometriosis, PMS, Painful Periods and much more. You can find out more about her work here.

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