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!

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Eco-Woman: Natural choices for birth control, sexuality and menstruation Apr 27, 2016

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On this episode of The Period Party, Nat & Nicole talk with Kim & Amy Sedgwick, Co-Founders of Red Tent Sisters, a business that has been providing holistic fertility, sexuality and contraceptive solutions since 2007. Here are the hot topics that we cover during this episode: environmental concerns related to various birth control methodsnatural alternatives (FAM)environmental and health concerns associated with the sex toy industryenvironmental concerns related to menstrual productsbest menstrual health products for the environment and your health Amy is trained as a Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who specializes in helping women ditch the pill and adopt natural, effective birth control. Kim runs their "sister" business, ecosex.ca (Canada's first eco-friendly sexuality store) and coaches women who are ready to begin claiming and communicating their erotic desires. Together, they provide support to women worldwide through their online courses, YouTube videos, and social media channels, and are known for their professional yet candid "sisterly" advice.

Burnout and Chronic Fatigue in Women with Fleur Appleby-Deen Apr 19, 2016

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On this episode of The Period Party, Nat & Nicole talk with Dr. Fleur Appleby-Deen MBBS BSc (hons), a Mind Body Medicine Doctor who coaches and advises on prevention and recovery from the effects of stress, burnout and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). She is a qualified Medical Doctor and Yoga Instructor with a wealth of education in nutrition, meditation and spiritual development from teachers in India, Bali, England and California. Here are the highlights of what we cover during this episode: What exactly is burnout? And, what is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)?What types of people burnout? How to prevent burnout: the top 5 tips. After experiencing severe burnout and CFS in her 20's from working in Accident and Emergency, Dr. Fleur had to change everything about her life to get well. In so doing, she embarked upon a journey to discover what we humans really need to make us feel alive and happy. She made it her life's mission to assist others in healing from weird and wonderful illnesses that could not be solved with a magic pill. This journey has not only taught her about how best to take care of body, mind and spirit, but taken her into the deeper mysteries of life, giving deep perspective and awakening to the joy of life, whether illness is present or not. Dr. Fleur encourages us to step out of the matrix, question our conditioning and instead choose our own beliefs. She pushes us to follow our dreams and live a life that feels authentic and rich.

Food or Fiction: The Truth about Health with Amanda Morgan Apr 14, 2016

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On this episode of The Period Party, Nat & Nicole talk with Amanda Morgan, a rebel nutritionist and creator of the Food or Fiction Program, a 4-week group coaching program designed to help women learn the truth about their favorite foods and start eating healthy on their own terms. Here are the highlights of what we cover during this episode: The misguided desire for women to want to associate with a diet label rather than understanding what true health means for them.Placing foods on "nice" and "naughty" lists and what this does to our mental health (both in terms of diet labels and food itself).Where the "food or fiction" concept came from and why it's important to embrace the "f*ck it" mindset and not listen to anyone else but your own intuition.Why everyone and their mother should be angry with how inappropriate and deceptive food marketing has become and why it's important to educate yourself.The future of the diet industry. Amanda is not afraid to speak her mind about today's most controversial nutrition topics, and has been praised by blogs such as MindBodyGreen, The Daily Meal, and SheKnows Media for her unique spin on healthy living. She believes that health has nothing to do with diets, and instead places emphasis on happiness, fulfillment, and fun. You can find out more during her upcoming FREE webinar: 3 Trendy "Health" Foods That Aren't As Healthy As You Think. Sign up here.

How to Plug Your Energy Leaks & Strengthen Your Boundaries with Lisa Fraley Apr 12, 2016

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On this exciting episode of The Period Party, Nicole jams with Legal Coach® and Attorney, Lisa Fraley. You won't want to miss this! Here are some highlights of what we cover during this episode: Chakras! We talk about the second (sacral) chakra of the body which is associated with important areas of life - from sex and sensuality, to creativity and "birthing" not just babies but also ideas/art/creative works, to money. How the sacral chakra relates to trust and boundaries, like legal boundaries, energetic boundaries, and emotional boundaries...How the sacral chakra relates to releases and "leaks" (think money leaks, energy leaks, and, of course, the release and shedding associated with the mentral cycle). Finally, we talk about how to plug those energy leaks, shore up your boundaries, and get (legally!) protected. Lisa is a Holistic Lawyer® who has combined her years of legal experience as a Health Care Attorney in a large corporate law firm with her extensive coaching skills as a certified Health Coach and Life Coach. She uniquely believes that legal protections protect you both in practical ways and energetic ways so she aligns each of the 7 key legal steps that most entrepreneurs need as they grow in their businesses with each of the 7 chakras. Lisa has worked 1:1 with hundreds of entrepreneurs to help them protect themselves, their businesses and their brands through contracts, terms and conditions, corporate entities and trademarks with lots of Legal Love™! Check out more of what Lisa has to offer in her legal course for coaches and entrepreneurs: Get Legally Covered So You Can Go Bare.

When Sex Hurts: How a holistic approach is essential for healing sexual pain. Apr 07, 2016

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On this episode of The Period Party, Nicole interviews Jessica Drummond, MPT, CCN, CHC and Founder and CEO of the Integrative Women's Health Institute. Here's a quick overview of what is covered during this exciting episode: The most common causes of painful sex.How to resolve painful sex using holistic approaches and what specifically you can do to reduce sexual pain.How women can talk with their partner so that they better understand their sexual pain condition and so that sexual pain doesn't become a wedge in their relationship. Jessica was educated at the University of Virginia, Emory University, The Institute of Integrative Nutrition, and Duke Integrative Medicine, and is currently a doctoral student in clinical nutrition at Maryland University of Integrative Health. She's passionate about caring for and empowering women who struggle with women's and pelvic health conditions. And, she is equally passionate about educating and supporting clinicians in confidently and safely using integrative tools to transform women's and pelvic healthcare. If you're inspired by Jessica's work, check out two of her programs currently open for enrollemnt: Optimal Fertility (designed for women's health and wellness professionals) and the Women's Health Coach Certification program (for the asipiring coach).

The myths about age and fertility with Aimee Raupp Mar 30, 2016

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On this episode of The Period Party, Nicole & Nat interview Aimee Raupp (Author, Acupunturist, and Herbalist). Here's a quick overview of what is covered: Aimee is going to dispel the myths around the connection between our age and our fertility (Aimee became a first-time mom naturally at 40). We'll give specific tips on how to improve your egg quality We will delve into the Importance of emotional health and it's impact on your ability to get pregnant And so much more! Aimee Raupp is a women's health and fertility expert who has helped thousands of women on their path to conception. As well, Aimee herself naturally and easily became pregnant at the age of 40 by following her own advice. Her mission through her teachings is to educate and inspire women, improve their health, celebrate their beauty, and prevent disease, as well as increase their fertility. Aimee helps her clients reconnect to the presence of their optimal health. Aimee's third book, Yes, You Can Get Pregnant: How to Improve Your Fertility Now & Into Your 40s (Demos Health, June 2014), which was endorsed by Deepak Chopra, combines her clinical expertise and personal experience helping scores of women — many of whom have been told they had poor fertility outlooks — to get pregnant, stay pregnant, and have healthy babies. You can find out more about Aimee's services here.

How to reconnect with your body, even when you feel betrayed and broken Mar 22, 2016

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On this episode of The Period Party, Nicole & Nat interview Jamie Greenwood, founder of JamieLiving.com. Here's a quick overview of what is covered: Trusting and reconnecting with your body How to begin embracing the unknown What to do when we feel broken and betrayed by our body How PMS is actually a superpower - you don't want to miss this! Jamie is the founder of JamieLiving.com, where badass women come for real talk and deep love to compassionately reconnect with themselves. Her passion is coaching driven, creative, socially conscious women through the disconnects between who they truly are, who they're currently being, and how they want to live and love. Jamie's writing has been featured on MindBodyGreen, Tiny Buddha and The Huffington Post and is the creator of Get Present, a 10 day digital experience to reconnect with YOU. When she's not writing, coaching or running her mouth on stage, you can find Jamie cooking, laughing and dancing in front of her bedroom mirror.

The connection between hormones & your gut health with Bridgit Danner Mar 16, 2016

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On this episode of The Period Party, Nicole interviews Bridgit Danner. Here's a quick overview of what is covered: The main health symptoms of a compromised gutNutrient absoprtion happens in the gut and how important that is to hormonal healthDetoxification of hormones happens in the gutAn inflammatory state stresses the digestive system, and why this causes you to not make as many hormonesLab testing options for assessing gut functionThings you can implement right away to improve gut function Bridget is hosting Hormones: A Women's Wellness Summit from April 11th-18th 2016, and I highly recommend you sign up for this special event. You will learn everything about syncing your hormones, your body and your life! Sign up here. Bridgit practiced Chinese Medicine for nearly 12 years and has performed over 12,000 treatments. She is also a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner. She has worked extensively in the fertility field, and has worked with many professional women in helping them find health within their busy lives. Bridgit became passionate about women's health after her own postpartum health crisis. With the help of life coaching, holistic nutrition, functional medicine and whole food cooking, she was able to recover from postpartum depression, epstein barr virus and adrenal dysregulation. She loves to share the tools and skills she's learned, along with the tools of other experts, to help women everywhere find the energy and balance they crave.

We're not psycho, we're cyclical. Period. Mar 08, 2016

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On this episode of The Period Party, Nicole interviews Zahra Haji. Here's a quick overview of what is covered: Zahra's story of when she first realized that we're not "psycho" but cyclical The four feminine archtypes as related to the four phases of your menstrual cycle - not to be missed information! The best ways to work with your cyclical hormones rather than against them. Suggestions for the best response when someone says the stereotypical "you must be on your period!" or that you're PMS-ing In celebrating International Women's Day, what everyone (including men!) will take away from having more period awareness Zahra Haji is a Yoga Teacher, Women's Reproductive Health & Fertility Coach, and director and founder of Yoga Goddess. She is committed to teaching women how to embrace their bodies and experience the physical and spiritual health of being a woman, and her Not Psycho Period movement is dedicated to changing the cultural conversation about women's periods: from shame to celebration. Attend her free celebratory webinar on March 8 to learn how to flow in harmony with your cycle, harness your four Goddess energies, and understand your connection to the moon. Sign up here.

The key stress triggers women with endometriosis may not know about Mar 03, 2016

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On this episode of The Period Party, Nicole interviews Melissa Turner. Here's a quick overview of what is covered: Melissa's personal story of "not feeling good enough" and how that drove her to feeling unwell and stressed. How to connect self care and a healthy lifestyle to successfully managing endometriosis. Five tips on how to truly love yourself and how that translates to better health. Melissa Turner runs Endo Empowered, a business which supports women with endometriosis. Melissa's amazing REACH Technique© allows women to manage endometriosis successfully, using a holistic approach. You can find out more about her here.

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