05. How your menstrual cycle affects your parenting

Ever wondered why some days you're the Pinterest-perfect mum, and other days you’re hiding in the bathroom, dreaming of a solo trip to Hawaii? You’re not alone. In this episode, we dive into how your menstrual cycle impacts your parenting, from the highs of ovulation to the lows of PMS.

Discover practical tips to honour your cycle, create more self-compassion, and adapt your parenting to each season of your cycle. Whether you’re bleeding, breastfeeding, or somewhere in between, this episode will help you feel more in tune with your body and your emotions as a mum.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• What menstrual cycle awareness is and how it affects your life.
• The seasonal framework of the menstrual cycle: Inner Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn.
• How hormones like oestrogen and progesterone impact your mood, energy, and parenting style.
• Practical ways to honour your cycle, even as a busy mum.

Resources, Links, & Mentions:

💍 Femometer Cycle Tracking ring to track your cycle for pregnancy or contraception 
🩸 Free Menstrual Cycle Tracker via my mailing list: subscribepage.io/overwhelmbingo
🎙️ The FemmePowered Podcast for all things menstrual cycle

Don't forget...

🌀 You can join a real-life Mama Circle here https://www.nataliekmartin.com/mama-circle

Come say hello!

Instagram: @natalie.kmartin
Website: www.nataliekmartin.com
Facebook: Motherhood and Empowerment