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Shift Power with Period Awareness: "Period Reality" Shares How Work Can Better Support Women

Beth Ellen Holimon

Embracing the Menstrual Cycle for a Healthier Life

In this episode, we dive into the transformative insights behind Period Reality with our founder Marlou Cornelison, Silindile Khuzwayo, and Denzil Doyle . We explore how the 24-hour societal cycle doesn't align with the reality for people with menstrual cycles, whose hormones fluctuate over an average 28-day period. This difference means a daily change in mood, energy, and productivity levels, and we discuss how tracking these shifts can empower individuals to better understand their bodies and optimize their lives.

Key highlights include:
- The **four phases** of the menstrual cycle and how they impact everything from creativity to confidence.
- The importance of **cycle tracking** as a tool to reconnect with our bodies and advocate for our health.
- How understanding our personal cycle can help in planning tasks, scheduling social events, and managing energy levels.
- Real stories from our guests about how cycle tracking revealed underlying health conditions and improved overall well-being.
- How societal change and workplace adjustments can support people who operate on a 28-day hormonal cycle instead of a 24-hour one.

Join us as we shed light on this under-researched area of women's health and discuss the Period Reality movement's goal of educating and advocating for policy reform by 2030 to support this hormonal cycle difference.

Listen now for an empowering conversation on syncing with your natural cycle, giving yourself grace, and embracing your full potential!

The Hive Collective is a strategic partner to nonprofits and NGOs all over the world. Reach out to us at info@hivecollective.net

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