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The Period Party

Nicole Jardimnicolejardim.com
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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340: Overcoming Unintended Pregnancy Anxiety with Fertility Awareness with Torey Kehoe

Torey Kehoe is a Certified Fertility Awareness and Sexual Health Educator based in Toronto, Canada. Through her virtual business, Honeypot Health, she offers online courses and 1:1 programs for women and people with menstrual cycles. Torey is here to dive into a conversation that I think so many people will relate to—the fear, shame, and anxiety around unintended pregnancy. If you’ve ever felt terrified that you might get pregnant unexpectedly, or if you’ve struggled to trust your body when it c...

Sep 30, 202442 minEp. 340

339: Do You Really Need a Diagnosis?: The Pros, Cons, and In-Betweens of Getting Diagnosed with Alaura Grace

Alaura Grace is a Traditional Herbalist, Doula, Women’s Hormone Health Practitioner, and an advocate for holistic wellness. Alaura’s passion for helping people regain autonomy over their bodies comes from her deeply personal experience navigating the complex world of diagnosis and healing. After struggling to get answers for her own health issues—including a harrowing experience with an IUD insertion that led to pelvic inflammatory disease and chronic vaginal infections—Alaura dove into research...

Sep 23, 202446 minEp. 339

338: Footwork & Fertility: Reflexology's Role in Reproductive Health with Katy Ewen

Katy Ewen is the founder of Reflex East and a reproductive reflexologist, fertility awareness mentor, and women's health practitioner. Having started her reflexology practice in 2019, she quickly found that it could have a profound impact on menstrual health and fertility, leading her to help women live their lives to their fullest potential and not be ruled by their periods. Katy is incredibly passionate about educating people to understand their menstrual cycles, fertility, and ways to regulat...

Sep 16, 202451 minEp. 338

337: Understanding REDs: What Active Women Need to Know with Kelly Slovin

Kelly Slovin is a Sports Dietitian and expert on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) with a background in helping athletes, and active individuals fuel their bodies for peak performance. After navigating her journey with hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA), which she now identifies as REDs, Kelly has become a passionate advocate for educating others about the critical importance of proper nutrition and menstrual health. In this episode, Kelly and I discuss the nuances of REDs, how it differs fro...

Sep 03, 202444 minEp. 337

336: Revolutionizing Women's Healthcare with NaPro Technology with Naomi Whittaker

Dr. Naomi Whittaker is a board-certified OBGYN and a fellowship-trained surgeon who specializes in the Creighton Model FertilityCare System and NaProTechnology, which works cooperatively with a woman's body to treat the underlying cause of gynecologic issues and infertility, such as endometriosis and PCOS. Dr. Naomi is the founder of RRMAcademy.org and an OBGYN fertility surgeon focused on women's restorative reproductive medicine, compassionate healthcare, and education. In this episode, Dr. Na...

Aug 19, 202447 minEp. 336

335: Mastering Metabolic Health with Dr. Lara Briden

Dr. Lara Briden is a renowned naturopathic doctor and bestselling author of "Period Repair Manual," "Hormone Repair Manual," and her latest book, "Metabolism Repair for Women." With over 25 years of experience in women’s health, Lara has dedicated her career to helping women understand and navigate hormone-related health issues. She's also a respected figure in the scientific community, sitting on several advisory boards and authoring peer-reviewed papers. In this conversation, Lara and I discus...

Aug 05, 202447 minEp. 335

334: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Hypothalamus with Deborah Maragopoulos, FNP

Deborah Maragopoulos is an intuitive, integrative family nurse practitioner who has spent over thirty years blending the Science of Medicine with the Art of Healing to help thousands of people heal from a variety of symptoms and thrive by treating their hypothalamus. Specializing in neuro-immune endocrinology, Deborah focuses on optimizing the function of the hypothalamus - the maestro of the symphony of hormones. She is the author of several books, including her latest, "The Hypothalamus Handbo...

Jul 24, 202454 minEp. 334

333: How to Successfully Recover From a Hysterectomy with Jocelyn Wallace

Jocelyn Wallace is a pelvic health physical therapist who helps women get back to what they love after gynecological surgeries, specializing in hysterectomy, myomectomy, and excision surgery recovery. She has firsthand experience navigating recovery as an athlete, having her first open myomectomy a few weeks after her first powerlifting meet. After seeing how little support is given to women after major abdominal surgery, Jocelyn vowed to fill that gap. Since then, she has had three more surgeri...

Jul 08, 202444 minEp. 333

332: Understanding Histamine Intolerance and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome with Dr. Becky Campbell

Dr. Becky Campbell, affectionately known as the "histamine queen," is a renowned expert in histamine intolerance, gut health, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and mold illness. Dr. Becky is a board-certified doctor of natural medicine who was initially introduced to functional medicine as a patient. She struggled with many of the issues her patients struggle with today, and she has made it her mission to help patients worldwide with her virtual practice and books. Dr. Becky hopes to help ot...

Jun 24, 202449 minEp. 332

The Fix Your Period Collective Is Here!

The Fix Your Period Collective - my brand new first-of-its-kind membership platform - is here! As we mark this milestone, I want to thank you so very much for being here, for being an avid listener, and for your support. Whether you’re new to my community or you’ve been around for a while, I just want you to know how grateful and appreciative I am that you are here right now. The Fix Your Period Collective isn’t a run-of-the-mill membership. In fact, it’s so innovative that it’s taken about two ...

Jun 13, 202413 min

330: The MTHFR Gene & Women's Health with Ricardo Miranda

Ricardo Miranda is the CEO of MTHFRdoctors.com. He is a clinician and one of the top researchers in the field of MTHFR genetic mutation. With over 28 years of clinical experience, he is able to assess the direct link between MTHFR genetic mutations and health issues. Ricardo has coached doctors from all over the country on how to treat patients with MTHFR mutations and methylation issues. Today, MTHFRdoctors.com is one of the leading websites in the field of MTHFR, with the most extensive resear...

May 28, 202446 minEp. 330

329: Navigating Grief and Loss in a Heartbreak-Illiterate World with Sara Avant Stover

Sara Avant Stover is a business strategist, author, and Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) Practitioner. After graduating Phi Beta Kappa and Summa cum Laude from Columbia University’s all-women’s Barnard College, she had a cancer scare, moved to Thailand, and embarked on a decade-long healing and spiritual odyssey throughout Asia. Since then, she’s gone on to uplift tens of thousands of women worldwide. In this episode, Sara and I talk about her profound insights on navigating heartbreak, t...

May 13, 202443 minEp. 329

328: Bloody Brilliant Business with Stasha Washburn

Stasha Washburn, The Period Coach, is the founder of Period Coaching School, international speaker, author of The Revolution Will Be Bloody and Bloody Brilliant Business, and inventor of the world's first Period Oracle Card Deck. A Certified Holistic Health Coach and 25+ years of research have fueled her passion to reconnect us to the power in our period. Stasha is leading the bloody revolution to end the taboo of menstruation worldwide. In this episode, we talk about Stasha’s passion for reconn...

Apr 29, 202457 minEp. 328

327: Is This Normal with Dr. Jolene Brighten

Dr. Jolene Brighten is a hormone expert, nutrition scientist, and thought leader in women’s medicine. She is board certified in naturopathic endocrinology and trained in clinical sexology. Dr. Brighten is the author of Is This Normal, a non-judgemental guide to creating hormone balance, eliminating unwanted symptoms, and building the sexual desire you crave. A fierce patient advocate dedicated to uncovering the root cause of hormonal imbalances, Dr. Brighten empowers women worldwide to take cont...

Apr 15, 20241 hrEp. 327

326: How to Eat to Change How You Drink with Dr. Brooke Scheller

Brooke Scheller, DCN, CNS, is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, author, and the founder of Functional Sobriety, a nutrition-based program for alcohol reduction. After finding freedom from alcohol in 2021, Dr. Brooke took her experience in sobriety and applied her expertise in nutrition and functional medicine to help others change their relationship with alcohol. Her approach improves brain health, mood, energy, focus, gut health, and hormone balance. Dr. Brooke’s expertise extends beyond theory, ...

Apr 01, 202449 minEp. 326

325: Beyond Bouncing Back: Redefining Postpartum Health with Alison Boden

Alison Boden is a functional dietitian specializing in hormonal health for moms - from postpartum to perimenopause and everything in between. She is the founder of Motherwell Nutrition, where she helps moms replenish their bodies, balance hormones, and feel good again after kids. Alison is on a mission to show moms that feeling like crap after giving birth does not have to be the norm. In this episode, we discuss the hormonal changes women face after childbirth, the duration of the postpartum pe...

Mar 18, 202448 minEp. 325

324: Why Everyone Needs to Care About Endometriosis with Mimi Millard

Mimi Millard is the founder and CEO of De Lune Wellness. After earning her environmental engineering degree from Cornell University, she worked in the world of sustainable design before striking out on her own to change how the world cares for menstrual health. She is deeply motivated by her own experience growing up with debilitating period pain and PMS and lacking healthy relief options. She works to eliminate this problem for her three younger sisters and future generations. Since bringing De...

Mar 04, 202448 minEp. 324

323: Real Food for Fertility with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack & Lily Nichols

Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who teaches women to chart their menstrual cycles for natural birth control, conception, and monitoring overall health. Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based nutrition. In their new phenomenal book Real Food for Fertility, Lisa and Lily unravel the complexities of preconception nutritio...

Feb 19, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 323

322: Navigating War Zones and Wellness with Vashti Kanahele

Vashti Kanahele is an author and functional medicine practitioner passionate about exploring diverse cultures and embracing immersive experiences. Her triumph over Lyme disease and complex chronic illness fuels her determination to empower others on their healing journeys. Having lived in Baghdad, Beirut, Phnom Penh, Lagos, and Curacao, Vashti's experiences have shaped her holistic approach to health and wellness. In this episode, Vashti takes us deep into her experiences in Iraq during the mid-...

Feb 05, 202443 minEp. 322

321: How to Treat Rosacea Naturally & Effectively with Joy McCarthy

Joy McCarthy is a Holistic Nutritionist, founder of JoyousHealth.com, co-founder of Hello Joyous, and the author of three bestselling cookbooks: Joyous Health, The Joyous Cookbook, and Joyous Detox. She is also the host of the Joyous Health Podcast, where she interviews natural health experts worldwide. Not just an expert in her field, Joy is also a beacon of inspiration for those navigating the often tumultuous journey of skin conditions, particularly rosacea. In this episode, we talk about Joy...

Jan 22, 202453 minEp. 321

320: Understanding How Different Enzymes Impact Your Body with Dr. Ellen Cutler

Dr. Ellen Cutler is a true trailblazer in the field of holistic health. She is a bestselling author, internationally recognized teacher, public speaker, and media spokesperson. Her books include "MicroMiracles — Discover the Healing Power of Enzymes," now available in a revised, expanded edition. She has a chiropractic degree and specializes in desensitization to food and other sensitivities, gentle detoxification, and enzyme and nutritional therapies for chronic conditions perplexing the conven...

Jan 08, 202444 minEp. 320

319: Breast Implant Illness Uncovered: What You Need to Know with Jennifer Woodward

Jennifer Woodward holds a Master of Science in Integrative Nutrition and is a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and a Board Certified Functional Wellness Coach. She is also the creator of the acclaimed FDN Business School, and she’s joining me today to discuss a topic that impacts countless lives: breast implant illness (BII). BII is a complex health issue associated with breast implants, and Jennifer is here to share her personal journey and professional insights. In this e...

Dec 18, 202341 minEp. 319

318: Motherhood as a Catalyst for Global Change: How a Mother's Well-Being Shapes the Future with Monique Dickson

Monique Dickson is a menstrual cycle coach and women's hormone health practitioner. More importantly, she is a wife and a mother of 4 free-range kids, changing the world by raising her children to be compassionate, healthy, and change-makers of the future. Monique learned the hard way that being exhausted and burnt out didn't serve her family or her community positively. She has gone from dismissing and ignoring her hormones to loving and honoring them and now supports other women to do the same...

Dec 11, 202345 minEp. 318

317: Breaking Free from Diet Culture with Brandee Hommerding

Brandee Hommerding is a Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner and expert in holistic nutrition. A self-proclaimed diet culture dropout, she is the owner of Bee Collective Wellness, where she provides women with sustainable, holistic nutrition support to help women overcome bloating, fatigue, PMS, and irregular menstrual cycles so they may feel more in tune with their bodies and live a vibrant and energetic life. In this conversation, Brandee and I talk about the profound impact of diet cultur...

Dec 04, 202350 minEp. 317

316: Rapid Health Restoration Using Quantum Resonance Medicine with Dr. Lonnie Herman

Renowned for his groundbreaking Rapid Health Restoration System, Dr. Lonnie Herman combines expertise in neurology, endocrinology, and autoimmune diseases to offer a cutting-edge approach to healing. Dr. Lonnie's passion for restoring hope shines through as he shares many patient success stories and the transformative impact his unique approach has on women’s health conditions like endometriosis, heavy bleeding, UTIs, chronic vaginitis, and more. In this conversation, Dr. Lonnie and I discuss th...

Nov 27, 202356 minEp. 316

315: Detecting Tween and Teen Gynecological Issues with Dr. Maggie Abraham

Dr. Maggie Abraham is a board-certified Obstetrician & Gynecologist with ABOG specialty certification in Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology. Dr. Abraham discovered the field of pediatric and adolescent gynecology while working as a young attending at the University of Florida. There, she recognized the lack of awareness of gynecological conditions among adolescents that often leaves them suffering for years without a diagnosis or appropriate treatment. These encounters inspired her to ded...

Nov 20, 202357 minEp. 315

314: Insulin Resistance, Weight Gain and Exercise in Perimenopause & Menopause with Adele Johnston

Adele Johnston is on a mission to make menopause mainstream, and she’s back today for part two of our discussion about the journey into perimenopause and menopause. A world-leading and highly sought-after menopause expert, Adele is committed to breaking down female health taboos, helping women navigate their menopause experience with vibrancy and positivity, and training workplaces to offer more support to their people and clients. In this episode, we talk about why it seems like we're putting o...

Nov 13, 202351 minEp. 314

313: One Woman's Journey Through Early Menopause with Adele Johnston

Adele Johnston is on a mission to make menopause mainstream. A world-leading and highly sought-after menopause expert, Adele is committed to breaking down female health taboos, helping women navigate their menopause experience with vibrancy and positivity, and training workplaces to offer greater support to their people and clients. Adele's journey, professional expertise, and mission to shed more light on what’s normal concerning perimenopause and menopause will undoubtedly inspire, educate, an...

Nov 06, 202350 minEp. 313

312: Embracing Sexual Wellness from Menstruation to Menopause with Kiana Reeves

Kiana Reeves is an AASECT-certified somatic sex educator, certified sexological bodyworker, pelvic health practitioner, certified doula, and Foria's Chief Education Officer. With a lifelong passion for sexual wellness and plant-based medicine, Kiana has been practicing in the field of sexual wellness and female reproductive health for over ten years. Kiana believes sex is an essential part of wellbeing and offers a holistic perspective - bridging the topics of wellness, sex, birth, intimacy, and...

Oct 30, 202343 minEp. 312

311: How to Use Your Intuition to Manage Your Migraines with Diane Ducarme

Diane Ducarme is the founder and CEO of Nectar Health, a company dedicated to adding years to the lives of those suffering from Migraine Disease. Diane's journey is as impressive as it is diverse. With an MBA from Harvard Business School, a Master's in Science Engineering Technology and Mathematics, and studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine in China, she brings a unique blend of expertise to the field of women's health. Diane's passion for making a difference and drive to understand the impact...

Oct 23, 202349 minEp. 311
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