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Breathwork facilitator and best selling author Josh Connolly joined me for episode 77 to chat about dealing with toxic parents, identifying the toxicity, narcissism and choosing the 'no contact' approach.

Loved this episode!

Connect with Josh here: Come Back To Yourself and on Instagram: @josh_ffw

Connect with me via instagram: @allthingscarla or www.wildflow.co.

Carla

Understand your fertile window so that you can plan for or against a pregnancy. If you're planning FOR a pregnancy and you're not sure when you're fertile, you're doing it wrong!

Use this information to come off the pill and avoid pregnancy or to pinpoint exactly when you're ovulating to get pregnant.

Work with me 1:1

www.wildflow.co

@allthingscarla (Instagram)

@allthings.carla (TikTok)

Carla

Menstrual cycle awareness and understanding hormones may be the best relationship tool you'll ever have.

Listen to learn how!

Work with me as a couple or on a 1:1 basis.
www.wildflow.cocarla@wildflow.co

Instagram: @allthingscarla

TikTok: @allthings.carla

Lindsey Lusson shares her expertise as a Dietician in fertility and how she helped support hundreds of women on their fertility journeys.

She's helped many women regain their periods after losing them completely. 

ALL women should listen to this episode, not just those wanting to get pregnant. Fertility and a healthy reproductive system is so important. It's important that we are ovulating each month.

Connect with Lindsey via Instagram @food.freedom.fertility or on her website https://www.foodfreedomandfertility.com/Lindsey offers a FREE lab document to help you understand what's going on with your hormones, reach out and ask for it.

Book recommendation: The 5th Vital Sign by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

Enjoy the episode, Carla!

Join me in the episode as I explore the many reasons why we can hate ourselves before our periods. Meet your inner critic and learn how to manage her.

We'll discuss: Estrogen, inner critic, self-hate and how to manage, premenstrual, PMDD.

Carla

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In this episode, I share my 5 go-to grounding techniques for self-regulation, calming my nervous system, finding present moment awareness and relieving anxiety.

Keen to hear your thoughts.

Carla

Jade Bradley, a Nutritionist from Ireland came on the podcast to talk about her passion and expertise - helping women manage burnout. In this really authentic and honest conversation, you'll learn so much from Jade on why women are more predisposed to burnout than men. How to manage burnout and support adrenal and hormonal dysfunction and some tips on supplements. To connect with Jade you can find her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jade_bradley_

Connect with me via www.wildflow.co or www.instagram.com/allthingscarla

Love, Carla

SPECIAL EPISODE 70 with Jes Fleming: Her Mood Mentor | PMDD Specialist

The link between PMDD and ADHD is fascinating. So many women are suffering and Jes came on the podcast to share her journey and offer real insights and solutions from a practitioners point of view, to help you understand PMDD and ADHD as well as to move forward and navigate your life as a woman with PMDD and/or ADHD.

Jes has a plethora of FREE resources on her website including her symptom mapping kit: ⁠⁠Resources for Anyone Living with PMDD⁠⁠I hope you find this episode useful.

Connect with Jes on Instagram @hermoodmentorConnect with me: @allthingscarla

Carla

A genuine question. Why are you on the pill? For many women it's to avoid pregnancy. Others will go on the pill to manage pain, heavy bleeding, endometriosis, PCOS, or because the doctor said so! The pill hasn't been reviewed since it was approved in 1960! So i'll ask you again - why are you on the pill?!

I'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode.

Instagram: @allthingscarla

Carla@wildflow.co

TikTok: @allthings.carla

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There are 7 types of rest according to Dr Saundra Dalton Smith. "I hate lying about" "I can't rest" aren't valid reasons anymore for not looking after yourself!

Listen and learn the 7 types of rest and discover what works for you.

Carla x

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A topic close to my heart. Navigating friendships in adult life is hard. We change, we evolve, we aren't meant to remain STAGNANT! So how can we maintain the same friendships when we are constantly changing???

Really keen to hear your thoughts on this.

Carla x

Instagram: @allthingscarla

TikTok: @allthings.carla

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Learn three ways that you can make your menstrual cycle your super power in this short episode!

1. PLAN

2. PREDICT

3. MANAGE PMS AND FATIGUE

Thank you for choosing ME as a Therapist! podcast as your guide to women's health and menstrual education.

Connect with me on socials:

Insta: @allthingscarla

TikTok: @allthings.carla

www.wildflow.co

It was class to be on the Women in Business NI panel talking about all things MENSTRUAL cycles!

Have a listen to hear about what I covered.

Time stamps:

0-3 minutes - Joining Women in Business NI

3- 15 minutes - Cycle tracking, tools and methods

15-19 minutes - Myths and misconceptions

19-23 minutes - Diet & Lifestyle

23 minutes-finish - Somatic awareness, stigma, cyclical living

Thank you for listening.

Carla!

Connect with me -

www.wildflow.co

Instagram - @allthingscarla

TikTok - @allthings.carla

 Hello and welcome to me as a therapist podcast. I'm your host Carla.

 I am not a therapist. I am amongst other things, a menstrual educator and I help women understand how to work with their menstrual cycle, how to navigate their hormones and why living as the cyclic being that you are is the greatest gift that you could ever give yourself.

The whole point of this podcast is to empower you, to bridge the gap in our health education system. And my main intention is to make sure that you feel seen. Expect occasional guests. I'd love to hear your thoughts on episodes. Connect with me on socials. Thank you for being here.

Carla

Instagram: @allthingscarla

TikTok: @allthings.carla

YouTube: @measatherapist

Everyday's a school day!

What comes to mind when you hear 'menstrual cycle'??? Would love to hear your thoughts on this one.

Lots of info in here about ovulation and progesterone.

Carla x

Instagram: @allthingscarla

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It's funny what comes up in my menstrual one to ones, always stuff that we don't think will and that are totally seemingly unrelated to periods!

This one is about the 5 love languages by Dr Gary Chapman!

Enjoy, Carla x

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One for those who teach yoga or are in space holder roles - "Aren't you supposed to be all calm you meditate and do yoga?". Setting boundaries are healthy and we need to normalise this!!!

Carla x

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Having a regular period isn't enough to ensure we are ovulating. Listen to this episode to understand why ovulation is important, for and beyond fertility.

Reach out for a chat, queries or to book a one to one.

Carla x

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Want to come off the pill but don't want to get pregnant? Educate yourself on your choices and learn how to cycle track in this episode!

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Carla x

People pleasing is bound to be burning you out, learn why you can't say no!

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Carla x

In this episode I share my experience of suspected Endometriosis, the pain, and how cycle tracking helped. I also reveal what they don't tell us!!!

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endometriosis | cycle tracking | periods | menstrual cycle

If you're feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, stressed, anxious and ready to learn to really look after yourself, have a listen.

www.wildflow.co

Carla x

Struggle with low self worth and setting boundaries? Are you hyperactive/hypermasculine and unable to be still and rest? Constantly attracting unavailable men into your life? It's time to explore the father wound.

Work with me:

instagram.com/allthingscarla

Vipassana is an ancient Buddhist meditation technique that changes lives by simply getting you to observe sensations in the body and the breath but not try to change anything. It teaches us detachment because nothing is permanent. Have a listen.

A source mentioned on the episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0otxYxdqH2myLBoqWtYuD3?si=CdAN90oxTOaw31Gc6AiEgQ

A wee quick episode reviewing some of the period products i've used: pads, tampons, moon cups and period pants. Carla x

Instagram: @allthingscarla

Facebook: Wild Flow Co

Kathryn (Kat) is a Clinical Research Fellow at Trinity College Dublin, and part of a Psychedelic Science Research Group including Dr John Kelly and Prof. Andrew Harkin. Kat is also a Director of PsyCare Ireland, Welfare and Harm Reduction, and Irish Doctors for Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (IDPAT), who will be holding Ireland's first psychedelic science conference in TCD on 25th October. Day-to-day, Kat primarily investigates the use of psychedelics for specific mental health conditions that haven’t responded to typical treatments, such as depression, anorexia nervosa, and post-traumatic stress disorder.  Kat has a background in Psychology and Social Care, and has a keen interest in the promotion of health through holistic means such as social connection, music, meditation and spiritual practice, and ceremonial cacao.  On this episode, Kat talks about their work, the wider social and political context around psilocybin, safety in psychedelic use, altered states of consciousness as well as a new way that we can look at "bad trips".

You can find Kat on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_a_regular_doc/?hl=en

Publicly available information on psilocybin trials at Sheaf House, Tallaght Adult Mental Health Services:

Psilocybin for people with Anorexia Nervosa that has not responded to treatment
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05481736?intr=Psilocybin&locStr=Ireland&country=Ireland&distance=50&rank=1#locations

Psilocybin for people with depression that has not responded to treatment:

https://classic.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05711940?term=psilocybin&cond=Depression&cntry=IE&draw=2&rank=3

 

Other resources:

PsyCare Ireland website: https://www.psycareireland.org/

IDPAT website: https://www.idpat.ie/

The Creative Act - Rick Rubin https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/60965426

 €6.5 million in funding from the EU for research into using psilocybin for patients with life-limiting illnesses: https://psychedelicalpha.com/news/european-union-grants-e6-5m-for-multi-site-psilocybin-study-in-palliative-patients

 An accessible guide to how psychedelics are thought to work in the brain: https://psychedelicstoday.com/2020/02/04/psychedelics-and-the-default-mode-network/

 

This New moon in Pisces falls on Mothers Day, I found that very fitting and a must to connect with the 'Mother Wounds'. This New Moon brings the energies of spiritual maintenance and stepping into the feminine and leaning out of action and justifying your existence with productivity. Are you ready to trust? Are you ready to heal your mother wounds? Get in touch to book a 1:1.

Connect with me on socials:
Instagram @allthingscarla
Facebook @wildflowco
Email Carla@wildflow.co

Carla x

This Full moon in Virgo brings the energies of ‘I am enough’, cleansing and resetting. Are you ready to look deep within and feel your emotions? Listen to learn about the full moon in Virgo, Pisces season and some rituals you can do to honour this lunation.

Sources: Yogajournal.com | Instagram: @farahmsiddiq | Instagram: @bel_logue_astrology

Connect with me on socials: Instagram @allthingscarla | Facebook @wildflowco | Email Carla@wildflow.co

Carla x

Geraldine is a Menopause Yoga teacher from Belfast, she leads workshops and specialised classes for women transitioning in their menopause years, nurturing women through their journey with yoga, cooling breathwork, education and self-care techniques that will help make the journey smoother. This episode focuses on understanding menopause, the symptoms, what menopause actually is and how women can look after themselves at this stage of their lives. Geraldine is passionate about managing stress and has some things to say on the 'male menopause too'. Geraldine trained with Petra from @menopause_yoga. Find Geraldine online for her upcoming workshops and menopause yoga classes: ⁠www.cicadawellbeing.com⁠

Some of the symptoms from the booklet symptom checker are: Vaginal Dryness and/or soreness/iritation/pain/burning, skin thinning, Labia shrinking, Clitorial Shrinking/pain, Watery discharge, Painful episiotomy scar, Abnormal vaginal bleeding, Painful intercourse, Bleeding after intercourse, Repeated urinary infections, Urge urinary incontinence, Stress incontinence, Pelvic organ prolapse, Painful smear test. You can get your booklet here: www.menopausesupport.co.uk Dr Louise Newson has books that you can check out as well as Maisie Hill (Perimenopause Power). You can also check out the following support networks and sources of up to date and credible information: British Menopause Society - www.thebms.org.uk

Menopause Together (an NI initiative) - www.menopausetogether.org

Thank you, Carla @allthingscarla | Wild Flow Co

Learn how to work WITH your body rather than against it through the power of menstrual cycle, listening to your body and building a support network.

Book a 1:1 or get in touch for info on my upcoming workshops:

Instagram: @allthingscarla

Facebook: Wild Flow Co.

carla@wildflow.co

Love Carla x

Not bleeding but don't think you're stressed? Learn more about what stress really is and what it's doing to your sex hormones and body.

Book a 1:1 to live more cyclically or for help with your menstrual cycle, fertility or coming off the pill.

Instagram: @allthingscarla

Facebook: @wildflowco

Carla x

This episode is about the energy of 2024, year of the dragon and the new moon in Aquarius and the energies it brings with it.

Life lately has been all give and no take or reciprocation, is it time for you to fill up your cup too?

This is the time to re-establish your connections and reintroduce yourself.

Sources: Helen Bel Logue (@bel_logue_astrology) • Instagram photos and videos

Farah Siddiq (@farahmsiddiq) • Instagram photos and videos Thank you,

Carla x

In this episode I talk about what happens in my women's ceremonies and share some information about my January circle which was focused around the Full Moon in Leo lunation.

I then of course talk about the Full Moon in Leo and the pluto transition from Capricorn to Aquarius. The episode finishes with journalling prompts to guide you through the full moon and through Aquarius season.

People to connect with based on this episode (Instagram):

@elemental.wellness - Gerry Polland

@soulselfmastery - Leigh

@farrahmsiddiq

Thank you for listening, drop me a message to book a 1:1 or to work with me. @allthingscarla (Instagram) / Wild Flow Co (Facebook) / carla@wildflow.co

All the love,

Carla xo

Connect with your inner child in this guided meditation.

To book an online or in person 1:1 with me, drop me a message on Instagram @allthingscarla or email me at carla@wildflow.co

Love,

Carla x

I've been getting a lot of questions about inner child work and what it means, have a listen to understand it more and the next episode is a guided inner child meditation that will give you an experience of my 1:1 sessions if you're thinking of booking one. They are available in person and online.

Love Carla x

As you know, I am not an astrologist, but my passion in working with the moon is where these episodes come from.

This New Moon in Capricorn episode is about the practical energy, the potency of drive and ambition with the reminder that it's a time for Winter rest, as well as connecting lightly with your inner child.

To book a 1:1 with me contact me on Instagram: @allthingscarla or email me at carla@wildflow.co.

Happy New Moon,

Carla x

This episode will answer some of my FAQ's with working with women and speaking at events, gyms and businesses.

FAQ's:

1. What does the menstrual cycle mean?

2. What is PMDD and how do I identify it?

3. What's happening if i'm not bleeding?

4. How long should I bleed?

5. How often should I bleed?

6. What colour should my period blood be?

7. How much blood should I lose?

8. Is clotting normal?

9. Is spotting normal?

Some of the answers are inspired by Maisie Hills book Period Power.

I mention an event i'm speaking at on 11th February (was supposed to be 3rd which I mention in the episode but it's actually 11th), if you'd like to join you can book your space here: Women's Wellness Tickets, Sun 11 Feb 2024 at 10:00 | Eventbrite Reach out if you'd like to work with me.

Instagram: @allthingscarla

Email: carla@wildflow.co

Thank you,

Carla x

Happy Full Moon in cardinal sign Cancer (27th December 2023).

This episode ends with a journaling prompt exercises for forgiveness and intention setting.

If you're interested in a 1:1, you can book with me no matter where you live in the world as I offer online, just message me on Instagram @allthingscarla or email carla@wildflow.co

Sources of information:

Maggie Sparke: https://youtu.be/txuZmgBg0-I?si=2umAXe_BcrhcZCbA

Yasmin Boland

For this new moon in Sagittarius you can find some information here on this lunation that i've gathered from my sources:

Tanishka The Moon Woman - New Moon in Sagittarius 2023 (youtube.com) Yasmin Boland

To work with me on a one to one basis drop me a message on Instagram @allthingscarla or email me at carla@wildflow.co.

If you'd like added to my mailing list, drop me an email.

Love Carla x

We live at such a pace that we've evolved so vastly from cyclical and seasonal living. In this episode learn about what Winter really calls us to do, honour your pace, allow yourself to set boundaries and say no this Winter.

Reach out or book a 1:1 @allthingscarla

This episode is an overview on the Gemini Full Moon (November 27th 2023) and some planetary changes along with a November and December energy reading, along with a 'cooling the fire' meditation to cool some of the chaos and anger that Mars can bring.

Sources mentioned for you to follow and learn more:

@soulselfmastery (Instagram)

@farrahmsiddiq (Instagram)

For a moon reading contact @astrologywithemma or download for free here: Free Astrology Birth Chart Report (cafeastrology.com)

Deborah Gladwell shares her story on sexual abuse and her upbringing. After living in fear and misery on a daily basis, she knew something had to shift, and embarked on her healing journey which involves plant medicines and other modalities. Her story is on this podcast to help other people who have experienced sexual abuse. As a Kambo practitioner, Deborah works with people 1:1 who are ready to embark on their healing journey.

Massive love and thanks to my lovely friend Deborah for sharing her story.

You can get in touch with Deborah and follow her journey on Instagram: @feel_2_heal_wellness

Other people mentioned in this episode who Deborah has worked with and recommends:

@Tapintogoodhealth

@Aho_wellness

@Flowoflifeholistic

@Fiona.holistictherapist

Love Carla xo

It's always great to have Emma on the podcast to discuss the moon phase readings. This episode covers the FULL MOON ECLIPSE IN TAURUS which takes place on 28th October 2023 and NEW MOON IN SCORPIO which takes place on 13th November 2023. Emma covers the readings and I add insight on moon rituals and journalling prompts and planets.

These episodes are great but if you really want to learn about what the moon phases mean for you (as all our charts are different), you can contact Emma for a reading: Instagram: @astrologywithemma or her website is www.withemma.com.

As always, thanks for listening.

Carla x

Interested in learning how to track your menstrual cycle?

Check out this episode for the how's and why's to cycle tracking and learn how it really can change your life.

As always, thanks for listening & being here and if you would like to chat or book a 1:1 drop me a message and follow me on Instagram @allthingscarla or carla@wildflow.co.

Thanks,

Carla x

Do you get anxious before your period?

This episode is my first ever solo episode, it only took me 3 years to get brave enough to do my OWN episode! I explain a little bit about that at the beginning.

This episode is going to give you the low down on WHY you feel anxiety, overwhelmed, unhappy and completely exhausted each month before your period (if this is you), this information is related to the menopause too, it focuses on the science behind it all and how the hormonal and chemical changes in the body impact us so so much. The aim of this episode is to give you the insight and help you understand your body, your hormones and realise that you aren't loosing it after all.

I'd love to hear your thoughts.

I offer 1:1's, drop me a message on Instagram to book: @allthingscarla.

I refer to a card deck in the episode, here it is: Goddesses, Gods and Guardians Oracle Cards: A 44-Card Deck and Guidebook: Amazon.co.uk: Bashford, Sophie, Wilson, Hillary D.: 9781788176514: Books Thank you,

Carla x

Emma Baird is an Astrologist from Belfast, her wealth of knowledge is fascinating and if there's one thing this episode will have you do it's get to know your birth chart, stop believing all you read in the media about the planets and begin to do the deep work yourself and realise how unique all this information is to us, uniquely.

Emma chats about the 3 astrology types, the 12 houses, astrocartography as well as taking us through a Full Moon in Aries reading (September 2023).

Sources mentioned: Astrology: Using the Wisdom of the Stars in Your Everyday Life by Carole Taylor

Moonology - Yasmin Boland

Lunar Living - Kirsty Gallagher

You can find Emma online and book a reading of your own:

www.withemma.co.uk

instagram.com/astrologywithemma

Join Helmi in this conversation about bodybuilding. We cover the stigma around steriods, the impact on hormones, relationships, behaviours and the journey Helmi has and still is experiencing with his passion for bodybuilding.

Connect with Helmi online via Instagram or his website:
@helmidneni
www.helmidneni.com

Dr Josh Williamson is an Exercise Biochemist and Performance Nutritionist who has over 10 years experience in the health and fitness industry.

Josh completed a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science, before going on to complete a Masters in Sports Nutrition which has resulted in him working with athletes at the European, Commonwealth, and Olympic Games across a range of sports including triathlon, mixed martial arts, weightlifting, and CrossFit.

As an academic, Josh completed a PhD in Exercise Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and is a university lecturer across multiple Bachelors and Masters of Science programs within the areas of Sport Science, Medicine, and Nutrition. His research has also been published in peer reviewed scientific journals, academic conferences, and books.

Some recommended books from this episode:
Period Power - Maisie Hill
Intuitive Eating - Evelyn Tribole, M.S., R.D., and Elyse Resch

You can find Josh on Instagram @drjoshwilliamson

Martine Dines is a breast cancer survivor and kindly shares her story on her medical experience, medically induced menopause and her fertility journey. Martine is highly educated on the process and the BRCA gene. She's really amazing. Martine is also a Community Ambassador for The National Breast Cancer Foundation is Australia’s leading community-funded organisation funding game-changing breast cancer research. You can follow Martine on Instagram at @missdines You can follow the charity at @nbcfaus

You can follow me at @allthingscarla

In this episode Dr Annalisa Manca and I explore Chronic Pain, what is it and how we can manage it. Dr Annalisa Manca is trained in  PRT - Pain Reprocessing Therapy and dives deep into Neuroplastic Pain and Pain Management techniques.
Annalisa is THE ONLY training therapist in PRT in Ireland and NI.

Find Annalisa on Instagram: @dr_annalisa_manca
As always, find me on Instagram: @allthingscarla / @wildflowco if you'd like to see what else i've been up to or to discuss working with me.

Carla x

Sources:
Ashar YK, Gordon A, Schubiner H, et al. Effect of Pain Reprocessing Therapy vs Placebo and Usual Care for Patients With Chronic Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Psychiatry. 2022;79(1):13–23. doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2021.2669

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A recommended book by Dr Annalisa Manca:

“The Way Out” by Alan Gordon

Recommended The App: Curable App

Learn more at: https://www.painreprocessingtherapy.com