Explore every episode of the podcast Oh My Menses
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| Ep 12 • How to Smooth Out A Rough Luteal Phase | Practical & Spiritual Guidance for Premenstrual Tension | 09 Apr 2024 | 01:17:50 | |
A rambly albeit helpful exploration of (1) why the luteal phase can feel rough AF, and (2) practical AND a lil more woo-woo ways that we can support ourselves to have the a more smooth, manageable premenstrual phase. I emphasise the importance of working with these 5 categories: Nutrition, Movement, Sleep, Light, Nervous System Regulation - because if there are any imbalances here, they're likely to impact your premenstrual vibe greatly. Work on these foundations first because seeking any "cure-all" or magic fixes for your PMS struggles. The practical tips are after the 32-ish-minute mark, with lots of helpful hints & concepts woven throughout. Things I mention in this ep:
🩸🖤🩸 FREE DOWNLOAD ↓ GET MY HOLISTIC CYCLE TRACKING GUIDE HERE I WANT MORE CYCLE LOVING GOODNESS: Explore the CYCLE POWER BUNDLE here! Just $27! REACH OUT! Email me here or drop me a line on Instagram @karinda.wholistix INTERESTED IN WORKING TOGETHER? You can book a free connection call here to map out what working together would look like for you to achieve your health & hormone goals. Everything else at: karindawholistix.com.au | |||
| Ep 11 • Reacting to My Emotional (Menstrual) Breakdown • Emotional Release During Menstruation • Why You Should Scream Into A Pillow | 17 Mar 2024 | 00:40:05 | |
Probably my most vulnerable episode so far, I take you behind the scenes of a raw emotional release from the start of my last menstrual cycle that I video-recorded. I also cover:
May this episode be of benefit to you - above all else, I hope you feel a bit more normal and a little less alone in feeling big feelings of your own (whether you're menstruating or not!). Your emotional expression is important & needed. 🩸🖤🩸 💫 FREE DOWNLOAD ↓ GET MY HOLISTIC CYCLE TRACKING GUIDE HERE 💫 I WANT MORE CYCLE LOVING GOODNESS: Explore the CYCLE POWER BUNDLE here! 💫 REACH OUT! Email me here or drop me a line on Instagram @karinda.wholistix 💫 INTERESTED IN WORKING TOGETHER? You can book a free connection call here to map out what working together would look like to achieve your menstrual cycle, fertility & hormone goals. Everything at: karindawholistix.com.au | |||
| Ep 2 • Is Resistance to Rest Causing Your Period Problems? | 21 Feb 2023 | 00:41:39 | |
Today, I wanted to talk about something frequently on my mind, that I witness in myself, loved ones, and clients: resistance to rest. In our menstrual cycle, there are times when naturally, our bodies desire to slow down, go inward & contract. These times - usually in the luteal & menstrual phases - are so important for processing emotions, trauma, limiting beliefs and highlighting where in our lives we need to take action or make adjustments. What happens when we consistently 'push through' these default times for rest and resist slowing down? What are we communicating with our bodies? Personally, and from my clinical perspective, I see this as a huge underlying factor for period pain, pre-menstrual syndrome and other symptoms of hormonal imbalance. This easily adds up to a much bigger picture of 'unwellness', when we consider that each phase of our cycle influences the next, and each cycle influences the next, and so on. It's time to break these societal patterns & make friends with slowing down, stillness and rest. Our health & hormones depend on it. GET MY HOLISTIC CYCLE TRACKING GUIDE HERE ANY THOUGHTS? WANT TO LEARN MORE? | |||
| Ep 1 • My Origin Story of Menstruality, the Pill, Puberty & *lots* more | 06 Feb 2023 | 01:01:50 | |
Welcome to Oh My Menses! I’m so grateful to have you here. As the first episode, I really just rolled with the flow. It felt good to share my story of going through puberty, hormonal experiences, being on the pill as a teen, navigating safe sex and discovering fertility awareness at 17 years old before fully discovering (remembering) Menstrual Cycle Awareness. I know & trust there is healing in the storytelling. If anything I said resonated with you, or you have a question or something you’d love to hear me talk about, please drop me a line at hello@karindawholistix.com.au I have online & in-person naturopathy sessions available where we holistically focus on your body, hormones, menstrual health (and more), and harness the healing power of nature to bring your body back to balance. You can explore working together here MENTIONS
🩸🖤🩸 FREE DOWNLOAD ↓ GET MY HOLISTIC CYCLE TRACKING GUIDE HERE I WANT MORE CYCLE LOVING GOODNESS: Explore the CYCLE POWER BUNDLE here! REACH OUT! Email me here or drop me a line on Instagram @karinda.wholistix INTERESTED IN WORKING TOGETHER? You can book a free connection call here to map out what working together would look like for you to achieve your health & hormone goals. Everything else at: karindawholistix.com.au | |||
| Ep 10 • Hormone Health INs for 2024 [Part 2] • Consistent Eating, Ditching the "Cycle Shoulds" & Facing Your Limiting Beliefs | 28 Feb 2024 | 00:44:19 | |
Back for a fiery part 2 of my INs for hormone health in 2024! I get real about consistent eating & meal times, the concept of "welcoming food", letting go of the "shoulds" of your menstrual cycle, and finally a heartfelt pep-talk about facing your fears and limiting beliefs when it comes to your body, hormones & ability to heal. REAL TALK! (Sorry for the audio pops & random noises in this ep! Gotta work on dat sound isolation, love to ur ears). Listen to Part 1 here if you missed it! THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EP:
FREE DOWNLOAD ↓ GET MY HOLISTIC CYCLE TRACKING GUIDE HERE I WANT MORE CYCLE LOVING GOODNESS: Explore the CYCLE POWER BUNDLE here! REACH OUT! Email me here or drop me a line on Instagram @karinda.wholistix INTERESTED IN WORKING TOGETHER? You can book a free connection call here to map out what working together would look like for you to achieve your health & hormone goals. Everything else at: karindawholistix.com.au | |||
| Ep 9 • Hormone Health INs for 2024 [Part 1] • Hot Tips for Hormone Balance • Circadian Rhythm + Hydration | 26 Feb 2024 | 00:45:05 | |
Yes, it's the 26th of February and YES I still consider it the 'new year'. With that said, here are my naturopathic, functional medicine, hippy-dippy INs for lovin' on your hormones in 2024 (as inspired by that trend of like "what's in and what's OUT for 2024 y'know?). In this first half of a two-parter, I cover the nitty-gritty of supporting your circadian rhythm (your sleep-wake cycle), and why this is SUPER crucial to balance your hormones. Plus, some nuanced takes on hydration. Don't overlook the simple stuff! More to come in Part 2 next week! MENTIONED IN THIS EP:
FREE DOWNLOAD ↓ GET MY HOLISTIC CYCLE TRACKING GUIDE HERE I WANT MORE CYCLE LOVING GOODNESS! Explore the CYCLE POWER BUNDLE here! REACH OUT! Email me at here or drop me a line on Instagram @karinda.wholistix INTERESTED IN WORKING TOGETHER? You can book a free connection call here to map out what working together would look like for you to achieve your health & hormone goals. Everything else at: karindawholistix.com.au | |||
| Ep 8 • Inner Teen Confession: I Believed Taking "the Pill" at 14yo was a Rite of Passage | 31 Jan 2024 | 00:10:09 | |
A bit more of a personal share for this ep, about some "ouch" thoughts & feels that rose to the surface recently in regards to my relationship with the Pill (aka oral hormonal contraception). In a world in which we're so disconnected from our Rites of Passage as females (birth, menarche, pregnancy, menopause, death), little teenage Karinda was looking for meaning & womanly "worthiness" in a pharmaceutical drug that shut off her menstrual cycles & hormone production. How ironic that in looking to feel like more of a woman, I was shutting off the precise biology that is the source of my feminine power. In this share, I'm processing some of my grief for this past self & debunking the "logic" of putting a whole generation of girls onto synthetic hormones. "Putting a teenager on hormonal birth control for irregular periods is like taking a sledgehammer to a tiny screw" 🩸🩸🩸 It's live! Explore the CYCLE POWER BUNDLE here! FREE DOWNLOAD ↓ REACH OUT!
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| Ep 7 • I've Changed My Thoughts on Fasting for Women | 01 Oct 2023 | 00:14:37 | |
From a rigid proponent of Intermittent Fasting for most women... to the total opposite of intense prometabolic eating... and then finally coming back to some nuanced, cycle-informed balance. Sharing my straight-up journey with you, even if it means admitting where I've fallen for dogmatic diets! MY MVP RESOURCE RN: Explore the CYCLE POWER BUNDLE here! (20 resources, $27. I got you, fam. It includes my holistic breakdown of eating WITH your cycle... because you're metabolism is not the same every day of the month!) FREE DOWNLOAD ↓ GET MY HOLISTIC CYCLE TRACKING GUIDE HERE REACH OUT! Email me at here or drop me a line on Instagram @karinda.wholistix INTERESTED IN WORKING TOGETHER? You can book a free connection call here to map out what working together would look like for you to achieve your health & hormone goals. Everything else at: karindawholistix.com.au | |||
| My goal & vision for women everywhere [+ a lil invitation] | 28 Sep 2023 | 00:08:00 | |
It's live! Explore the CYCLE POWER BUNDLE here! Pls ignore any references to adding your email somewhere, I took this straight from insta stories bc ya gal doesn't have a multimedia production company... yet. ;) FREE DOWNLOAD ↓ GET MY HOLISTIC CYCLE TRACKING GUIDE HERE REACH OUT! Email me at here or drop me a line on Instagram @karinda.wholistix INTERESTED IN WORKING TOGETHER? You can book a free connection call here to map out what working together would look like for you to achieve your health & hormone goals. Everything else at: karindawholistix.com.au | |||
| Ep 5 • Cycle Tracking 101 • How to Track Your Menstrual Cycle Like a (Bloody) Boss | 10 Aug 2023 | 00:48:46 | |
Check out the REVAMPED Wholistic Cycle Tracking Guide here -- on the house! More Freebies:
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Email me at hello@karindawholistix.com.au or drop me a line on Instagram @karinda.wholistix INTERESTED IN WORKING TOGETHER? You can book a free connection call here to map out what working together would look like for you to achieve your health & hormone goals. Or, you can dive straight into my Holistic Health Starter Pack (6 weeks) or Harmonised Hormones Package (12 weeks) or Harmonised Hormones Deluxe (6 months) for highly tailored, 1-on-1 support for your hormonal & period healing. CURIOUS ABOUT NATURAL CONTRACEPTION? Learn about the Fertility Awareness Method here, and check out my Welcome to the FAM package for one-on-one training and coaching to learn the method for yourself. Chart your symptoms & interpret your fertility confidently, get to know your body & revolutionise your birth control, baby! | |||
| Ep 4 • How To Live Cyclically with Irregular Cycles/PCOS & Breaking Down my Current Cycle | 06 May 2023 | 00:58:48 | |
Ovulation Matters! View the All About Ovulation Masterclass Replay here! Brb, taking some Feelin' Follicular Tea to help get my cycle back on track. You're welcome to try it too! Browse the Cycle Shop here Looking for one-on-one support for your PCOS or irregular cycles? Book a free Connection Call & carve a way forward for you with natural medicine & holistic healing | |||
| Ep 3 • Does the Pill Deplete Nutrients? A Deep Dive into Nutrient Deficiencies & Hormonal Birth Control | 12 Apr 2023 | 01:18:29 | |
She's a chunky one today! I go deep into the big wide world of nutritional medicine, covering why nutrients are crucial for health, how our body relies on nutrients for hormone balance (and overall wellbeing), and how the oral contraceptive pill can cause nutritional depletions or worsen existing deficiencies. There's a lot, but I hope I managed to clarify the complexity to this topic, AND that I've offered you something to think about. Maybe you're feeling the nudge to improve your relationship with food & have a new found appreciation for nutrition! Research & Studies:
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| Ep 35 • PCOS is now PMOS: What the Name Change Means (and What It Still Misses) • Insulin Resistance, Metabolism & Your Adrenals in PMOS | 09 Jun 2026 | 00:34:21 | |
→ start reading your own body with the cycle tracking guide → join the Harmonised Hormones waitlist (opens June 9th) So PCOS has a new name. Everyone, welcome PMOS! (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome). And honestly? I have feelings. Some of them good, some of them are classic naturopathic beef with the system. In this episode I break down what the rebrand means, why it's actually a step in the right direction, and why — as far as getting to the root of things goes — a new name doesn't change much without a different approach to treatment. If you have a PCOS or PMOS diagnosis — or you suspect you might — this episode will give you a much clearer picture of what's actually happening in your body, and why getting to the bottom of it requires more than a new label. TIMESTAMPS 01:14 — The original beef with the PCOS name (and the polycystic problem) 02:32 — What "polycystic ovaries" actually means — and doesn't mean 03:00 — The new name: polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) 04:56 — What "polyendocrine" acknowledges: adrenal glands and androgen production 07:53 — The stress-hormone connection 08:42 — Blood sugar, insulin, and the metabolic foundation of PMOS 13:51 — Insulin resistance explained: when cells stop answering the door 15:06 — High insulin → less sex hormone binding globulin → androgen excess → impaired ovulation 16:57 — The pathogenesis diagram: following the chain from diet to diagnosis 19:39 — What I hope the new name does for women receiving the diagnosis 20:16 — The exciting news: we have tools to reverse PMOS 22:12 — Practical tool 1: meal sequencing (vegetables before carbs) 22:55 — Practical tool 2: circadian eating (most calories in daylight hours) 23:00 — Practical tool 3: movement after meals (10 squats or a walk) 25:00 — Practical tool 4: cinnamon and insulin sensitivity 26:25 — What I mean by "treating you, not the syndrome" 27:00 — The syndrome is a message, not the problem 28:22 — Symptoms don't come out of thin air 29:24 — What gets missed when practitioners treat the label, not the person 30:06 — What "getting to the bottom of it" actually looks like 31:00 — Following the root cause chain backwards: from symptom to driver 31:22 — What happens when we address root drivers: client results 32:11 — Don't stress too much about the label FREE RESOURCES 📖 Download the free Cycle Tracking Guide to get you started on understanding your cycle & learning to read your own body 🎧 Listen to Oh My Menses on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Website 💌 JOIN KARINDA'S CORNER Join the community for weekly emails with exclusive blogs, hormone insights, personal stories and cycle-inspired rants. WORK WITH KARINDA ⚡ Cycle Power Bundle — 22+ resources on cycle phases, hormones & cyclical living. Just $27. 💬 Book a free Body Story Call to decode the story that your body is sharing, and explore personalised hormone & health support. 📲 FIND ME Instagram @karinda.wholistix Email: hello@karindawholistix.com.au 🌿 SHOP & DISCOUNTS 🫖 Cycle Teas — organic herbal blends for every phase of your cycle (collab with Lewin Naturopathy) 🌡️ Tempdrop — the BBT thermometer I use for reliable ovulation tracking. Use my link for 5% off. 🩸 Modibodi — my favourite reusable period undies. 💦 Splash Blanket — my go-to for free bleeding. 💡 Block Blue Light — protect your circadian rhythm and hormone health from artificial light. 🎙️ Descript — the podcast recording & editing software I use. Use my referral link for 50% off 2 months of the Creator Plan. Some links above are affiliate links — I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them. I only share products I genuinely use and love. 🎙️ Also listen to: The Nuanced Naturopaths — my podcast with naturopath colleague Julie Forrester, deep-diving into holistic health topics. | |||
| Ep 34 • A Message for the Woman Who Needs to Hear It Today (I believe in you!) | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:09:16 | |
→ join the harmonised hormones waitlist (opens June 9th) I sat down to write an email to my community and got hit with this wave of energy — like, do these women actually know how hard I'm rooting for them? So I recorded this instead. It's a quick one. It's personal. And it's for you, if you need to hear it right now. FREE RESOURCES 📖 Download the free Cycle Tracking Guide to get you started on understanding your cycle & learning to read your own body 🎧 Listen to Oh My Menses on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Website 💌 JOIN KARINDA'S CORNER Join the community for weekly emails with exclusive blogs, hormone insights, personal stories and cycle-inspired rants. WORK WITH KARINDA ⚡ Cycle Power Bundle — 22+ resources on cycle phases, hormones & cyclical living. Just $27. 💬 Book a free Body Story Call to decode the story that your body is sharing, and explore personalised hormone & health support. 📲 FIND ME Instagram @karinda.wholistix Email: hello@karindawholistix.com.au 🌿 SHOP & DISCOUNTS 🫖 Cycle Teas — organic herbal blends for every phase of your cycle (collab with Lewin Naturopathy) 🌡️ Tempdrop — the BBT thermometer I use for reliable ovulation tracking. Use my link for 5% off. 🩸 Modibodi — my favourite reusable period undies. 💦 Splash Blanket — my go-to for free bleeding. 💡 Block Blue Light — protect your circadian rhythm and hormone health from artificial light. 🎙️ Descript — the podcast recording & editing software I use. Use my referral link for 50% off 2 months of the Creator Plan. Some links above are affiliate links — I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them. I only share products I genuinely use and love. 🎙️ Also listen to: The Nuanced Naturopaths — my podcast with naturopath colleague Julie Forrester, deep-diving into holistic health topics. | |||
| Ep 25 • What Could The Fire Horse Year 2026 Mean for Women's Health? • An Inconclusive Ramble About Modernity, Capitalism & Our Menstrual Cycles | 30 Jan 2026 | 00:42:12 | |
Here's the post by @rhythmsofhealth that I explore in this episode. I delve into the significance of the 2026 and its correlation with the Yang Fire Horse in period 9, a significant time in Chinese Zodiac that historically affected women's lives and bodies. Inspired by an insightful Instagram post by Rhythms of Health, I reflect on the industrial changes since 1846 that disrupted women's biological rhythms and cyclical living. I explore the current societal pressures, the need for body literacy, and the journey towards remembering our innate cyclical power. Listen as I inconclusively and very rambling-like discuss the challenges & adaptations our female bodies face, and the potential for societal change that aligns more closely with our natural rhythms. TIMESTAMPS: 01:53 Cycle Check-In: Understanding Your Menstrual Phases 08:22 Chinese New Year and Women's Health 09:45 Historical Impact of Industrialization on Women's Bodies 25:32 Adapting to Modern Stress & Stressors 34:22 Embracing Cyclical Power in 2026 39:30 Conclusion and Reflections 🩸🖤🩸 FREE DOWNLOAD ↓ GET MY HOLISTIC CYCLE TRACKING GUIDE HERE I WANT MORE CYCLE LOVING GOODNESS: Explore the CYCLE POWER BUNDLE here! REACH OUT! Email me here or drop me a line on Instagram @karinda.wholistix INTERESTED IN WORKING TOGETHER? You can book a free connection call here to map out what working together would look like for you to achieve your health & hormone goals. Everything else at: karindawholistix.com.au 🩸🖤🩸 SHOP & DISCOUNTS:
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| Ep 24 • Why Rest During Your Period Is Never "Doing Nothing" • Inner Winter & Menstrual Restoration | 07 Dec 2025 | 00:13:23 | |
Join Karinda's Corner here for free, fortnightly-ish naturopathic (or very hippie-like) thoughts, insights & shares to support your own cyclical journey. We've been taught that rest is unproductive — but during menstruation, stillness is its own kind of work. This episode explores why the inner winter of your cycle is a portal, not a pause, and what you actually access when you stop trying to push through your bleed. For women who feel guilty every time their period slows them down. Download my free, 25-page Cycle Tracking Guide here (that'll also get ya into the Karinda's Corner Community). 🩸🖤🩸 REACH OUT! Email me hello@karindawholistix.com.au or drop me a line on Instagram @karinda.wholistix INTERESTED IN WORKING TOGETHER? You can book a free connection call to map out what working together would look like for you to achieve your health & hormone goals: https://www.karindawholistix.com.au/book-now 🩸🖤🩸 SHOP & DISCOUNTS 🩸🖤🩸 Shop mine & Maddie's CYCLE TEAS https://www.karindawholistix.com.au/cycle-teas I use TEMPDROP for reliable basal body temperature & ovulation tracking! https://tempdrop.refr.cc/default/u/karinda I use MODIBODI for the best reusable period undies SPLASH BLANKET my favourite blanket for free bleeding https://bit.ly/4pvkFv0 (use code KARINDA for 10% off) The root of so many hormone imbalances is a poor circadian rhythm. Optimise your rhythm, protect your body from artificial light & harness the power of red light therapy at Block Blue Light. Use code KARINDA at checkout: https://www.blockbluelight.com.au/?ref=KARINDAJOHN Podcast recording & editing software I use: Descript - use my referral link to get 50% off for 2 months of the Creator Plan!: https://descript.cello.so/YelvopN7RVr *I may make a small commission if you purchase from any of the below links. This helps me support myself & my business and I'm grateful if you're happy to use these links/codes and share them if you love the products.* Everything else at: www.karindawholistix.com.au | |||
| Ep 23 • My Journey from Pads to Free Bleeding and Everything In Between | A Naturopath’s Insights on Period Products & Menstrual Hygiene | 27 Nov 2025 | 00:54:53 | |
Let’s explore the too-many-options-to-choose world that is period products... and their impact on your menstrual experience. I share my personal journey with various period products, from using conventional pads, being scared of tampons to transitioning to more sustainable options like reusable cloth pads, period underwear, eventually discovering the power of… free bleeding. I also touch on the environmental AND health impacts of conventional menstrual products (there’s so much emerging research that I do NOT cover). Mostly, I invite you to tune into what feels right for your body. Whether you’re new to cycle tracking or looking for ways to make your period more comfortable and eco-friendly, this episode is packed with insights, personal stories, and practical tips to help you on your menstrual journey. Happy bleeding, however you choose to do it! 🩸🖤🩸 MENTIONED IN THIS EP:
🩸🖤🩸 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 00:33 Cycle Check-In: Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle 02:21 Connecting with the Moon and Life Seasons 03:56 Free Cycle Tracking Guide and Personal Insights 04:56 Karinda's Personal Cycle Check-In 06:58 Exploring Menstrual Products: Pads and Personal Experiences 11:58 Transition to Reusable Cloth Pads 19:19 Menstrual Cups: Trials and Tribulations 26:29 Exploring Menstrual Cups and Cervix Awareness 28:51 Challenges with Menstrual Cups 32:53 Period Undies: A Comfortable Alternative 37:18 The Benefits of Free Bleeding 45:36 Considering Toxin-Free Period Products 47:40 Invitations to Explore Alternative Period Practices 52:35 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 🩸🖤🩸 FREE DOWNLOAD ↓ GET MY HOLISTIC CYCLE TRACKING GUIDE HERE I WANT MORE CYCLE LOVING GOODNESS: Explore the CYCLE POWER BUNDLE here! REACH OUT! Email me here or drop me a line on Instagram @karinda.wholistix INTERESTED IN WORKING TOGETHER? You can book a free connection call here to map out what working together would look like for you to achieve your health & hormone goals. 🩸🖤🩸 SHOP & DISCOUNTS:
*I may make a small commission if you purchase from any of the below links. This helps me support myself & my business and I'm grateful if you're happy to use these links/codes and share them if you love the products.* Everything else at: karindawholistix.com.au From conventional pads to free bleeding — this episode is a personal and practical walkthrough of every period product option, what each one does to your menstrual experience, and why the conventional hygiene industry hasn't always had your body's best interests in mind. Includes honest reflections on the transition to sustainable options and what finally made free bleeding feel possible. For any woman who's overwhelmed by the options or curious about making a change. | |||
| Ep 22 • Menstruation Conversations with A New Romantic Partner • How To Talk To Your Lover About Periods, Hormones & Fertility | 08 Oct 2025 | 01:02:49 | |
Talking to a romantic partner about periods, hormones, and fertility can feel vulnerable — but it might be one of the most important conversations you have. This episode shares three real conversations Karinda has had with a new partner about menstruation and fertility awareness, to help you find the words for your own. For women who want their partners to actually understand their cycle, not just tolerate it. Tune in and you might just feel a zap of inspiration to have these important conversations in your own life! MENTIONED IN THIS EP: TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:41 Cycle Check-In and Ovulation Insights 03:45 Exploring Love and Menstrual Cycles 05:10 Context of a New Relationship 09:16 Dating and Self-Expression 16:30 Challenging Beliefs About Men 19:17 Navigating Menstrual Cycles in Relationships 23:07 First Key Conversation: Menstrual Cycles 30:45 Second Key Conversation: Menstruation 32:34 Embracing the Menstrual Phase 34:25 Communicating Menstrual Needs 35:02 Understanding the Menstrual Cycle 42:41 On Receiving, Putting Yourself Out There and Being Willing to Feel Everything 47:42 The Importance of Fertility Awareness 48:54 Third Key Conversation: Fertility Awareness Method of Contraception 56:38 Sharing Joy and Gratitude 59:34 Conclusion and Resources 🩸🖤🩸 FREE DOWNLOAD ↓ GET MY HOLISTIC CYCLE TRACKING GUIDE HERE I WANT MORE CYCLE LOVING GOODNESS: Explore the CYCLE POWER BUNDLE here! REACH OUT! Email me here or drop me a line on Instagram @karinda.wholistix INTERESTED IN WORKING TOGETHER? You can book a free connection call here to map out what working together would look like for you to achieve your health & hormone goals. Everything else at: karindawholistix.com.au | |||
| Ep 21 • My Weirdest Period Pain Hack • How Pretending I'm Pregnant Helps My Period • The Power of Sound & Movement for Menstrual Discomfort | 15 Sep 2025 | 00:31:50 | |
This is the period pain approach Karinda has been using since 2015 that she still hesitates to explain out loud — because it involves pretending to be pregnant. It sounds strange, and it works. This episode explores how intuitive sound, movement, and imaginative embodiment can genuinely shift menstrual discomfort in ways that supplements and heat packs can't always reach. For women who've tried everything and are open to something genuinely unconventional. Join me as I open up about my personal experiences, advocate for honoring our bodies, and remind you (as always) that embracing our periods with sacred reverence and curiosity could just be one of the greatest gifts we give ourselves. 🩸🖤🩸 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction and Technical Glitches 00:48 Cycle Check-In and Lunar Influences 02:25 Understanding Stress and Its Impact on Ovulation 03:38 Blue Light Blocking and Sleep 06:19 Period Pain Tips: Giving Pain a Purpose 10:29 Movement Techniques for Pain Relief 16:05 The Power of Sound in Pain Management 21:54 Cultural Perspectives on Menstruation 29:23 Conclusion and Community Engagement 🩸🖤🩸 FREE DOWNLOAD ↓ GET MY HOLISTIC CYCLE TRACKING GUIDE HERE I WANT MORE CYCLE LOVING GOODNESS: Explore the CYCLE POWER BUNDLE here! REACH OUT! Email me here or drop me a line on Instagram @karinda.wholistix INTERESTED IN WORKING TOGETHER? You can book a free connection call here to map out what working together would look like for you to achieve your health & hormone goals. Everything else at: karindawholistix.com.au | |||
| Ep 20 • Demystifying "Discharge" • Breaking Down ALL Kinds of Vaginal Fluids, Mucus, Squirting & more! | 28 Aug 2025 | 00:32:03 | |
What is discharge, actually? How much 'wetness' down there is TOO much? How do I know if I've got thrush or an infection? Where does cervical fluid come from? What's that white stuff that I see in my underwear sometimes? What's that slippery stuff I notice after wiping at other times? Wait... is squirting just pee? Is female ejaculation a thing? These are the VERY valid (and equally fascinating) questions that will be uncovered in today's episode, all about "WAPs" (forgive me). I'm exploring: cervical fluid, vaginal cell slough, female ejaculation, squirting & signs of vulvo-vaginal infections. And let me tell you, I learned a lot myself while collecting data for this episode! Vaginal discharge is one of the most Googled and least answered topics in women's health — so this episode covers all of it. Cervical fluid, infection signs, thrush, squirting, female ejaculation, and what "normal" actually looks like across your cycle. No euphemisms, no shame, just the information every woman deserved years ago. For anyone who's ever felt confused, embarrassed, or dismissed when asking questions about what's happening in their body. MENTIONED IN THIS EP: https://fertilitycharting.com.au/cervical-mucus-gallery/ https://www.darcieblack.com/post/the-mucus-chronicles https://cervicalmucus.org/images/dry-2/ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323953#faq https://academic.oup.com/jsm/article-abstract/7/5/1965/6847982 https://europepmc.org/article/MED/35388532 🩸🖤🩸 TIMESTAMPS: 00:29 Demystifying Discharge: An Overview 03:12 Cycle Check-In and Personal Insights 06:05 Understanding Cervical Fluid 17:07 Exploring Vaginal Cell Slough 19:23 The Role of Arousal Fluid 23:11 Female Ejaculation vs. Squirting 29:25 Recognizing Signs of Infection 31:17 Conclusion and Additional Resources 🩸🖤🩸 FREE DOWNLOAD ↓ GET MY HOLISTIC CYCLE TRACKING GUIDE HERE I WANT MORE CYCLE LOVING GOODNESS: Explore the CYCLE POWER BUNDLE here! REACH OUT! Email me here or drop me a line on Instagram @karinda.wholistix INTERESTED IN WORKING TOGETHER? You can book a free connection call here to map out what working together would look like for you to achieve your health & hormone goals. Everything else at: karindawholistix.com.au | |||
| Ep 19 • Why Women Are Getting Contraceptive Advice from TikTok • Fertility Awareness, Doctor Mistrust & Learning to Discern | 15 Aug 2025 | 01:07:11 | |
A Latrobe University study criticising health influencers on TikTok for spreading unreliable contraceptive information sparked this episode — and the response is more nuanced than you'd expect. This is an exploration of why women are turning to social media for reproductive health advice, what that says about their trust in conventional medicine, and how to develop genuine discernment rather than just switching one authority for another. For women who are done being told what to do with their bodies without being given the full picture. 🩸🖤🩸 MENTIONED IN THIS EP:
🩸🖤🩸 TIMESTAMPS:00:45 Inspiration for Today's Topic01:54 Cycle Check-In and Invitation03:43 Diving into the Article09:15 The Importance of Discernment13:54 Distrust in Health Professionals23:48 Fertility Awareness Methods33:08 Hormone Testing Add-Ons35:27 Partner Cooperation in Fertility Awareness38:46 Understanding why Fertility Awareness Methods can work42:04 Debunking Myths About Menstrual Cycles51:58 Cons of Hormonal Contraception57:46 Empowerment Through Menstrual Cycle Knowledge01:03:18 Practical Tips for Fertility Awareness01:05:41 Conclusion and Resources 🩸🖤🩸 FREE DOWNLOAD ↓ GET MY HOLISTIC CYCLE TRACKING GUIDE HERE I WANT MORE CYCLE LOVING GOODNESS: Explore the CYCLE POWER BUNDLE here! REACH OUT! Email me here or drop me a line on Instagram @karinda.wholistix INTERESTED IN WORKING TOGETHER? You can book a free connection call here to map out what working together would look like for you to achieve your health & hormone goals. Everything else at: karindawholistix.com.au | |||
| Ep 18 • Reading from "Blood Rites" by Jane Hardwicke Collings • Reclaiming & Respecting the Feminine [Karinda's Corner Sneak Peek] | 01 Aug 2025 | 00:14:11 | |
Welcome to my IRL Karinda’s Corner — the new reading nook in my home office, made possible by my moon chair made for camping, a $2 op-shop shawl, a chakra crystal lamp & a pretty coloured LED ring light. I felt inspired to read a passage from “Blood Rites: The Spiritual Practice of Menstruation” by Jane Hardwicke Collings. I was enjoying some Day 2 reading by myself, and the words just lit up my soul. “I have to share this”, I thought. And out came the camera.This video was originally created for the Karinda's Corner Community, a free digital space for exclusive emails, blogs and vlogs. So consider this a little appetiser for what's in there, and if you're keen to join you can download my free Cycle Tracking Guide (that'll automatically pop you on my email list), or click here 🩸🖤🩸 Blood Rites by Jane Hardwicke Collings 🩸🖤🩸 FREE DOWNLOAD ↓ GET MY HOLISTIC CYCLE TRACKING GUIDE HERE REACH OUT! Email me here or drop me a line on Instagram @karinda.wholistix INTERESTED IN WORKING TOGETHER? You can book a free connection call here to map out what working together would look like for you to achieve your health & hormone goals. Everything else at: karindawholistix.com.au 🩸🖤🩸 | |||
| Ep 17 • Why I Don't Care If You Have a PCOS Diagnosis • The Rotterdam Criteria, Root Cause & What Actually Matters | 17 Jul 2025 | 01:06:19 | |
A topic close to my heart that easily fires me up: I delve deep into polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) - especially the flawed system of diagnosis and treatment in conventional modern healthcare. Join me as I unravel the confusing diagnostic criteria and lets sit in the frustration and confusion together. Sharing my personal journey and how I've navigated flawed medical systems, I spill the tea on why I don't care if my clients have an official PCOS diagnosis in my naturopathy practice. Drawing from personal experiences and clinical insights, I get a lil heated while critiquing the over-reliance on diagnosis and emphasize the importance of understanding the root causes of symptoms, and holistic, individualised treatments. Let’s remember why understanding your body matters WAY more than ticking boxes on a doctor's checklist. Let's debunk, demystify, and get real about PCOS together — it’s a spicy, nuanced & complex journey. Keen to join me for the ride? 🩸🖤🩸 MENTIONED IN THIS EP:
🩸🖤🩸 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Welcome and Cycle Check-In 01:47 Introduction to PCOS 05:18 Personal Journey with PCOS 09:59 Challenges in PCOS Diagnosis 17:19 Understanding Diagnostic Criteria 27:51 Flaws in the Diagnostic System 29:11 Naturopathic Perspective on Diagnosis 32:59 Root Causes and Naturopathic Approach 36:06 The Validity of Personal Health Interpretations 36:30 Critique of Conventional Medicine 36:43 The Flawed Nature of Human Medical Models 37:31 Broadening Perspectives on Medicine 37:42 Nature vs. Human Inventions 38:44 The Importance of Addressing Root Causes 39:57 Understanding PCOS and Its Misconceptions 41:19 The Role of Insulin Resistance and Diet 41:58 Impact of Circadian Dysfunction 42:56 Chronic Stress and Adrenal Activation 44:53 Pseudo PCOS and Hormonal Birth Control 48:35 The Problem with Hormonal Contraception 50:50 The Importance of Fertility and Menstrual Health 53:24 Reversing PCOS and Patient Empowerment 55:46 Naturopathic Approach to PCOS 58:02 Holistic Health and Menstrual Cycle Tracking 01:00:21 Personalized Treatment Plans 01:02:29 Conclusion and Call to Action 🩸🖤🩸 FREE DOWNLOAD ↓ GET MY HOLISTIC CYCLE TRACKING GUIDE HERE I WANT MORE CYCLE LOVING GOODNESS: Explore the CYCLE POWER BUNDLE here! REACH OUT! Email me here or drop me a line on Instagram @karinda.wholistix INTERESTED IN WORKING TOGETHER? You can book a free connection call here to map out what working together would look like for you to achieve your health & hormone goals. Everything else at: karindawholistix.com.au | |||
| Ep 16 • Why I "Let My Period Rule My Life" • A Response to my Mum • The Benefits of Listening to Your Cyclical Rhythm & Your Body | 14 Jun 2025 | 00:37:16 | |
Today, I’m offering you a peek behind the curtains of my life and share an interaction with my mum, where she couldn’t understand why, in her words, I “let my period rule my life.” She didn’t get my need to align my social plans with my menstrual cycle. So this podcast is essentially my answer to her, and to any of us, who have felt that our period ‘controls’ us or ruins our plans. Learn how honoring our cycle phases could help you avoid burnout and live more fully. Let’s tap into our inner 'sacred no’s' and 'sacred yes’s,' especially during our premenstrual phase, and lean into the natural ebb and flow of our bodies, for the sake of living a more full, easeful life. It’s not about being ruled by our cycles, but letting them inform our lives for embodied wellness & thriving. If you’ve ever felt societal pressures to be 'on' all the time but crave some downtime when your body calls for it, this episode is for you. Let’s explore living in harmony with our natural rhythms. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:05 Cycle Check-In and Personal Reflections 02:55 Story Time: Mum's issue with my cycle-aligned living; navigating social plans and my cycle 05:49 Mother-Daughter Conversations on Menstrual Cycle Awareness 09:47 The Importance of Aligning with Your Menstrual Cycle 18:41 Societal Pressures vs. Natural Rhythms 26:50 Practical Tips for Menstrual Cycle Alignment 35:35 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement 🩸🖤🩸 FREE DOWNLOAD ↓ GET MY HOLISTIC CYCLE TRACKING GUIDE HERE I WANT MORE CYCLE LOVING GOODNESS: Explore the CYCLE POWER BUNDLE here! REACH OUT! Email me here or drop me a line on Instagram @karinda.wholistix INTERESTED IN WORKING TOGETHER? You can book a free connection call here to map out what working together would look like for you to achieve your health & hormone goals. Everything else at: karindawholistix.com.au | |||
| Ep 33 • The Fear We Hold About Our Bodies & Health (and the Antidote) | 28 May 2026 | 00:58:41 | |
I've been noticing something in the women I work with, and honestly, in myself too. There's so much fear sitting in and around our bodies. Fear that spirals into anxiety, confusion, late-night Google rabbit holes. In this episode I'm talking about where that fear actually comes from, what to do when it shows up, and how to transform it into something far more useful: self-understanding. Through self-understanding, you have access to the everlasting antidote to body-fear, healthy anxiety & hypochondriac thoughts: self-trust. The antidote isn't more information — it's body literacy. Learning the language your body is speaking so that a symptom becomes a signal rather than a spiral. If you've ever felt like your body is a stranger to you, or like every new symptom sends you into a panic, this one's for you. TIMESTAMPS 00:23 — Welcome + what we're covering today 02:00 — Cycle check-in: day 27 luteal, flying interstate, buying pads for the first time in 7 years 05:41 — Cycle Tracking Guide + how tracking builds self-understanding 07:01 — The pattern: health anxiety and fear in the women I work with 08:14 — How fear makes symptoms worse (stress is stress, real or imagined) 09:44 — Examples: what health fear actually sounds like 12:06 — Where did this fear come from? Exploring the roots 14:07 — The common denominator 15:56 — Body literacy as the foundation 26:08 — When fear comes from a history of being dismissed 28:11 — Fear as an alert signal 29:18 — The fearful lens vs neutral lens 31:00 — DBT-inspired exercise: stating only the facts 34:09 — Taking your symptoms less personally 35:07 — What the fear often actually wants you to know 36:23 — Giving fear a seat at the table rather than suppressing it 38:21 — What does your fear want to know? 40:09 — The antidote: self-understanding (and why no one's coming to save you) 42:53 — Ways to build self-understanding 44:00 — Body scan practice I use in sessions 46:20 — Moving from fear to self-understanding to self-trust 48:05 — Self-trust and boundary-holding are inseparable 50:01 — Self-trust as the antidote to health fear and wellness noise 54:28 — Where my work meets you 56:49 — Body Story Call FREE RESOURCES 📖 Download the free Cycle Tracking Guide to get you started on understanding your cycle & learning to read your own body 🎧 Listen to Oh My Menses on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Website 💌 JOIN KARINDA'S CORNER Join the community for weekly emails with exclusive blogs, hormone insights, personal stories and cycle-inspired rants. WORK WITH KARINDA ⚡ Cycle Power Bundle — 22+ resources on cycle phases, hormones & cyclical living. Just $27. 💬 Book a free Body Story Call to decode the story that your body is sharing, and explore personalised hormone & health support. 📲 FIND ME Instagram @karinda.wholistix Email: hello@karindawholistix.com.au 🌿 SHOP & DISCOUNTS 🫖 Cycle Teas — organic herbal blends for every phase of your cycle (collab with Lewin Naturopathy) 🌡️ Tempdrop — the BBT thermometer I use for reliable ovulation tracking. Use my link for 5% off. 🩸 Modibodi — my favourite reusable period undies. 💦 Splash Blanket — my go-to for free bleeding. 💡 Block Blue Light — protect your circadian rhythm and hormone health from artificial light. 🎙️ Descript — the podcast recording & editing software I use. Use my referral link for 50% off 2 months of the Creator Plan. Some links above are affiliate links — I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them. I only share products I genuinely use and love. 🎙️ Also listen to: The Nuanced Naturopaths — my podcast with naturopath colleague Julie Forrester, deep-diving into holistic health topics. | |||
| Ep 15 • Dating & Ovulating • How Your Menstrual Cycle Influences Your Dating Life & Relationships • My Online Dating Escapades | 19 Apr 2025 | 00:55:31 | |
It's a juicy and personal one, folks! I share my candid experiences and insights on the intersection of online dating and menstrual cycles. I reflect on my recent foray into the world of online dating after being single for 18 months, exploring the impact of the 4 phases of the menstrual cycle—follicular, ovulatory, luteal, and menstrual—on my emotions, behaviours, and decision-making in when it comes to romance & sexuality. Your menstrual cycle & the hormonal changes that come with it undoubtedly influences your love life, so I encourage you to embrace it with self-awareness and holistic cycle tracking, and discover your own cycle-related insights into your relational experiences. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction and Morning Routine 01:21 Cycle Check-In and Basal Body Temperature Tracking 02:20 Venturing into Online Dating 05:44 Menstrual Cycle Phases and Dating Insights 12:06 Personal Reflections on Relationships and Dating Apps 18:15 Navigating Online Dating During Different Cycle Phases 29:28 The Power of Hormones on Decision Making 31:07 Biology and Hormones: Estrogen and Dopamine 32:16 Hormones and Dating: Personal Experiences 34:29 Embracing Sexual Confidence 35:21 Navigating Sexual Power and Trauma 38:13 Self-Care and Personal Growth 41:56 Understanding Ovulation's Influence 44:39 The Luteal Phase: Grounding and Truths 49:21 The Cycle of Clarity and Decision Making 52:46 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 🩸🖤🩸 FREE DOWNLOAD ↓ GET MY HOLISTIC CYCLE TRACKING GUIDE HERE I WANT MORE CYCLE LOVING GOODNESS: Explore the CYCLE POWER BUNDLE here! REACH OUT! Email me here or drop me a line on Instagram @karinda.wholistix INTERESTED IN WORKING TOGETHER? You can book a free connection call here to map out what working together would look like for you to achieve your health & hormone goals. Everything else at: karindawholistix.com.au | |||
| Ep 14 • Rethinking Period Pain • 4 Reframes That Changed My Relationship With My Bleed | 27 Feb 2025 | 00:38:00 | |
Period pain has been normalised for so long that most women have never considered it might be trying to tell them something. Recorded on day two of her own cycle, Karinda shares four reframes — including one involving talking to your womb out loud in an empty chapel — that shifted her experience of menstrual pain after years of leaving work in tears. For women who are tired of pushing through their period and ready to try listening to it instead. As you could imagine, I've got some unconventional thoughts about period pain and how to go about managing it. The physical is one (very important) aspect, but in today's episode, I delve in 4 "tidbits" of wisdom that have helped me tremendously in having a better relationship with period pain & my bleed as a whole. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 02:14 Personal Experiences with Period Pain 06:53 Transforming Your Relationship with Period Pain 13:02 Opening a Dialogue with Your Womb 22:33 Quotes and Wisdom on Pain and Suffering 31:43 Practical Approaches to Managing Period Pain 36:34 Conclusion and Final Thoughts MENTIONS:
🩸🖤🩸 FREE DOWNLOAD ↓ GET MY HOLISTIC CYCLE TRACKING GUIDE HERE I WANT MORE CYCLE LOVING GOODNESS: Explore the CYCLE POWER BUNDLE here! REACH OUT! Email me here or drop me a line on Instagram @karinda.wholistix INTERESTED IN WORKING TOGETHER? You can book a free connection call here to map out what working together would look like for you to achieve your health & hormone goals. Everything else at: karindawholistix.com.au | |||
| Ep 13 • My Raw Response to the Government's $573 Million Pledge to "Women's Health" • What does 'health' mean for women, really? | 12 Feb 2025 | 00:33:16 | |
I overheard some mainstream news this week, and I have some 🌶️ thoughts 🌶️ about it. When you hear that the government is investing half a billion dollars into women's health, do you question what the government actually considers "women's health"? What does a healthy woman look like? Why does the Western medical model insist on hormonal birth control as being the epitome of women's health concerns? → PREFER TO READ? TRANSCRIPT HERE 🩸🖤🩸 FREE DOWNLOAD ↓ GET MY HOLISTIC CYCLE TRACKING GUIDE HERE WANT MORE CYCLE-LOVIN' GUIDANCE? Explore the CYCLE POWER BUNDLE here! REACH OUT Email me here or drop me a line on Instagram @karinda.wholistix INTERESTED IN WORKING TOGETHER? You can book a free connection call here to map out what working together would look like for you to achieve your health & hormone goals. ~ Everything else at:karindawholistix.com.au ~ | |||
| Ep 32 • How to Work With Your Cycle, Not Against It • A Real Life Example & How My Luteal Phase Helped Me Make $500 | 29 Apr 2026 | 00:34:56 | |
My luteal phase helped me make $500. I know that sounds like a stretch — but hear me out. In this episode I share the real story of a car that sat in my front yard for four months, a mechanic with questionable diagnostic skills (and a GP analogy that writes itself), and the simple reframe that finally got it sorted — in under 24 hours, during the phase of my cycle where energy is naturally lower. From there I go through all four cycle phases — menstruation, follicular, ovulation, and luteal — and what tasks are genuinely easier or harder in each. Not as a rigid schedule, but as a way of understanding why the engine runs differently at different points in your cycle, and how to stop pushing uphill when you don't have to. If you've been feeling like you're inconsistent, or like you can't maintain the same output week after week, this episode might reframe everything. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Welcome + what this episode is about03:28 — Cycle check-in + free Cycle Tracking Guide05:00 — The car story: four months of procrastination10:03 — The mechanic / GP analogy12:58 — Back to the luteal phase and the reframe17:12 — The 24-hour turnaround: $50018:18 — The physiology behind luteal phase energy19:27 — What tends to feel easier and harder in the luteal phase23:14 — The car analogy across all four cycle phases30:21 — Three reflection prompts32:52 — Close + get your Cycle Tracking Guide FREE RESOURCES 📖 Download the free Cycle Tracking Guide — 25 pages to get you started on understanding your cycle. 🎧 Listen to Oh My Menses on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Website 💌 JOIN KARINDA'S CORNER Join the community for weekly emails with exclusive blogs, hormone insights, personal stories and cycle-inspired rants. WORK WITH KARINDA ⚡ Cycle Power Bundle — 22 resources on cycle phases, hormones & cyclical living. Just $27. 💬 Book a free 15-minute Connection Call to explore personalised hormone & period support. 📲 FIND ME Instagram @karinda.wholistix Email: hello@karindawholistix.com.au 🌿 SHOP & DISCOUNTS 🫖 Cycle Teas — organic herbal blends for every phase of your cycle (collab with Maddie) 🌡️ Tempdrop — the BBT thermometer I use for reliable ovulation tracking. Use my link for 5% off. 🩸 Modibodi — my favourite reusable period undies. 💦 Splash Blanket — my go-to for free bleeding. 💡 Block Blue Light — protect your circadian rhythm and hormone health from artificial light. Use code KARINDA for 10% off. 🎙️ Descript — the podcast recording & editing software I use. Use my referral link for 50% off 2 months of the Creator Plan. Some links above are affiliate links — I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them. I only share products I genuinely use and love. 🎙️ Also listen to: The Nuanced Naturopaths — my podcast with naturopath colleague Julie Forrester, deep-diving into holistic health topics. | |||
| Ep 31 • My Health Story Before I Was A Naturopath (feat. my 2011 diary entries) | 23 Apr 2026 | 01:06:58 | |
This one gets vulnerable. In this episode Karinda reads directly from a Karinda's Corner email that took months to write and even longer to feel ready to send, sharing her real health story from birth through her teenage years, including diary entries from 2011 and 2012 that she's never shared publicly before. Glandular fever, tonsillitis, the pill at 14, debilitating digestive issues, a doctor who suggested scabies instead of asking what was causing her symptoms, and a 15-year-old girl beating herself up for not being able to lose weight from a developing female body after a massive immune challenge. This episode isn't just vulnerable... it's the origin story of why Harmonised Hormones exists, and why feeling heard by a health practitioner for the first time changed everything. If you've ever felt like your body was working against you, like your results were "fine" while you were anything but, or like no one has ever taken the time to actually listen, this one is for you. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Welcome + why I'm sharing my personal health story today03:00 — Cycle check-in: cycle day 21, early luteal phase07:30 — Cycle Tracking Guide + invitation to check in with your own cycle10:15 — How this episode came together: the 2am writing session15:10 — Reading begins: "Before I became a naturopath, I was probably a bit like you"19:00 — Born sick: early microbiome disruption, reflux, and breastfeeding26:30 — Tonsillitis from age three, antibiotics, primary school years31:00 — The pill at 14, and the year everything got harder32:00 — August 2011 diary entry — read out loud37:00 — Holding space for 15-year-old Karinda44:30 — May 2012 food diary: what I thought was healthy54:30 — August 2012: weight loss goals and the wrong kind of motivation59:00 — What didn't work — and why01:01:00 — What changed: coming off the pill, seeing my first naturopath at 1601:04:30 — Why feeling heard is the thing clients reflect back most01:09:00 — Why Harmonised Hormones exists01:11:00 — Connection call CTA + close FREE RESOURCES 📖 Download the free Cycle Tracking Guide — 25 pages to get you started on understanding your cycle. 🎧 Listen to Oh My Menses on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Website 💌 JOIN KARINDA'S CORNER Join the community for weekly emails with exclusive blogs, hormone insights, personal stories and cycle-inspired rants. WORK WITH KARINDA ⚡ Cycle Power Bundle — 22 resources on cycle phases, hormones & cyclical living. Just $27. 💬 Book a free 15-minute Connection Call to explore personalised hormone & period support. 📲 FIND ME Instagram @karinda.wholistix Email: hello@karindawholistix.com.au 🌿 SHOP & DISCOUNTS 🫖 Cycle Teas — organic herbal blends for every phase of your cycle (collab with Madeleine of Lewin Naturopathy) 🌡️ Tempdrop — the BBT thermometer I use for reliable ovulation tracking. 🩸 Modibodi — my favourite reusable period undies. 💦 Splash Blanket — my go-to for free bleeding. 💡 Block Blue Light — protect your circadian rhythm and hormone health from artificial light. 🎙️ Descript — the podcast recording & editing software I use. Use my referral link for 50% off 2 months of the Creator Plan. Some links above are affiliate links — I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them. I only share products I genuinely use and love. 🎙️ Also listen to: The Nuanced Naturopaths — my podcast with naturopath colleague Julie Forrester, deep-diving into holistic health topics. | |||
| Ep 30 • Behind the Scenes: What Actually Happens When You Work With Me • How I Work as a Women's Health Naturopath | 16 Apr 2026 | 01:01:37 | |
If you've ever wondered what it actually looks like to work with me — this is the episode. I take you behind the scenes of a Harmonised Hormones journey from the very first free connection call through to the end of three or six months together. The consultation structure, the questionnaires, the functional hormone testing, the blood test interpretation, the custom herbal formulas, the nervous system work, and the Wholistix BodyWise Assessment that ties it all together. This is the most thorough look inside my practice I've ever shared publicly. If you've been following me for a while and quietly wondering whether this kind of support is for you — listen to this one. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Welcome + who this episode is for 03:28 — Cycle check-in 08:15 — The free 15-minute connection call 13:28 — The 90-minute initial consultation 16:33 — The questionnaires: nutritional assessment, Dirty Genes, circadian rhythm 26:27 — Blood test interpretation: optimal vs conventional ranges 32:33 — The EndoMAP functional hormone test 38:33 — The food diary, symptom tracker, and cycle tracking setup 43:22 — Nervous system framework: polyvagal theory and parts work 47:20 — Foundations, treatment plans, and custom herbal formulas 52:15 — The Wholistix BodyWise Assessment and your Body Story 55:13 — The Harmonised Hormones Summary + WhatsApp support 58:22 — How to book a free connection call + close FREE RESOURCES 📖 Download the free Cycle Tracking Guide — 25 pages to get you started on understanding your cycle. 🎧 Listen to Oh My Menses on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Website WORK WITH KARINDA ⚡ Cycle Power Bundle — 22 resources on cycle phases, hormones & cyclical living. Just $27. 💬 Book a free 15-minute Connection Call to explore personalised hormone & period support. 💌 JOIN KARINDA'S CORNER Join the community for weekly emails with exclusive blogs, hormone insights, personal stories and cycle-inspired rants. 📲 FIND ME Instagram @karinda.wholistix Email: hello@karindawholistix.com.au 🌿 SHOP & DISCOUNTS 🫖 Cycle Teas — organic herbal blends for every phase of your cycle (collab with Madeleine of Lewin Naturopathy) 🌡️ Tempdrop — the BBT thermometer I use for reliable ovulation tracking. Use my link for $5 off. 🩸 Modibodi — my favourite reusable period undies. 💦 Splash Blanket — my go-to for free bleeding. 💡 Block Blue Light — protect your circadian rhythm and hormone health from artificial light. 🎙️ Descript — the podcast recording & editing software I use. Use my referral link for 50% off 2 months of the Creator Plan. Some links above are affiliate links — I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them. I only share products I genuinely use and love. 🎙️ Also listen to: The Nuanced Naturopaths — my podcast with naturopath colleague Julie Forrester, deep-diving into holistic health topics. | |||
| Ep 29 • The Red Tent Episode: How You Start Your Cycle Changes Everything | 02 Apr 2026 | 00:42:49 | |
Recorded on cycle day two from inside a tent in Karinda's backyard — seriously. In this episode she shares the real story of her heaviest bleed day, why she built a literal red tent to give herself permission to rest, and the clinical principle behind it: how you start your cycle informs the rest of it. Includes the physiology of why menstrual rest isn't optional, the 1% rule from Wild Power by Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer, and practical ways to shift your period experience even if a full rest day isn't possible yet. The free Cycle Tracking Guide is linked below. 🩸🖤🩸 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Welcome and Intent 01:43 Cycle Day Two Check In 03:54 Resisting vs Surrendering 08:28 Setting Boundaries at Home 10:56 Red Tent Rest Setup 11:42 Four Phase Hormone Blueprint 14:25 Making Menstrual Rest Possible 16:54 The 1 Percent Rule 19:45 Why Slowing Down Feels Hard 23:50 Symptoms of Pushing Through 26:21 Listening to Womb Wisdom 32:16 Start Your Cycle Full 35:37 Try One Micro Change 38:08 Closing and Next Steps: Harmonised Hormones & calendar open for Connection Calls 42:13 Final Thanks and Acknowledgement 🩸🖤🩸 FREE RESOURCES 📖 Download the free Cycle Tracking Guide — 25 pages to get you started on understanding your cycle. 🎧 Listen to Oh My Menses on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Website 💌 JOIN KARINDA'S CORNER Join the community for weekly emails with exclusive blogs, hormone insights, personal stories and cycle-inspired rants. WORK WITH KARINDA ⚡ Cycle Power Bundle — 22 resources on cycle phases, hormones & cyclical living. Just $27. 💬 Book a free 15-minute Connection Call to explore personalised hormone & period support. 📲 FIND ME Instagram @karinda.wholistix Email: hello@karindawholistix.com.au 🌿 SHOP & DISCOUNTS 🫖 Cycle Teas — organic herbal blends for every phase of your cycle (collab with Maddie) 🌡️ Tempdrop — the BBT thermometer I use for reliable ovulation tracking. Use my link for 5% off. 🩸 Modibodi — my favourite reusable period undies. 💦 Splash Blanket — my go-to for free bleeding. 💡 Block Blue Light — protect your circadian rhythm and hormone health from artificial light. Use code KARINDA for 10% off. 🎙️ Descript — the podcast recording & editing software I use. Use my referral link for 50% off 2 months of the Creator Plan. Some links above are affiliate links — I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them. I only share products I genuinely use and love. 🎙️ Also listen to: The Nuanced Naturopaths — my podcast with naturopath colleague Julie Forrester, deep-diving into holistic health topics. | |||
| Ep 28 • The Meditation That Didn't Work During Ovulation (And What My Partner Said at Dinner About My Fertile Energy) | 23 Mar 2026 | 00:33:21 | |
A personal one today — Karinda shares her cycle day 17 meditation attempt, her actual journal from that afternoon, and the sailing analogy her partner offered over date night dinner that became the centrepiece of her latest newsletter. This episode is a love letter to cyclical living: why your energy is not inconsistent, it's cyclical, and why that's actually a profound gift FREE RESOURCES 📖 Download the free Cycle Tracking Guide (25 pages to get you started on understanding your cycle) 🎧 Listen to Oh My Menses on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube 💌 JOIN KARINDA'S CORNER Join the community for weekly emails with exclusive blogs, hormone insights, personal stories and cycle-inspired rants. WORK WITH KARINDA ⚡ Cycle Power Bundle — 22 resources on cycle phases, hormones & cyclical living. Just $27. 💬 Book a free 15-minute Connection Call to explore personalised hormone & period support. FIND ME Instagram @karinda.wholistixEmail: hello@karindawholistix.com.au SHOP & DISCOUNTS 🫖 Cycle Teas — organic herbal blends for every phase of your cycle (collab with Maddie of Lewin Naturopathy) 🌡️ Tempdrop — the BBT thermometer I use for reliable ovulation tracking. Use my link for 5% off. 🩲 Modibodi — my favourite reusable period undies. 🛏️ Splash Blanket — my go-to for free bleeding. 💡 Block Blue Light — protect your circadian rhythm and hormone health from artificial light. 🎙️ Descript — the podcast recording & editing software I use. Use my referral link for 50% off 2 months of the Creator Plan. Some links above are affiliate links — I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them. I only share products I genuinely use and love. 🎙️ Also listen to: The Nuanced Naturopaths — my podcast with naturopath colleague Julie Forrester, deep-diving into holistic health topics. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Welcome + what this episode is00:42 — Cycle check-in: cycle day 23, deep in luteal phase02:00 — The gift of self-awareness across all cycle phases03:52 — Why cycle tracking apps aren't cutting it + free Cycle Tracking Guide05:38 — Guided cycle check-in: tune into your body right now07:00 — Introducing the Karinda's Corner email: "Set Your Sails with the Wind"07:15 — The email begins: collective burnout + the Pisces New Moon08:09 — What ovulation actually feels like for Karinda09:10 — Five days into the ovulatory wave: the decision to pause09:34 — The meditation that didn't work10:38 — Sensing your energy field: an ovulatory experiment11:38 — Ovulatory energy vs menstrual energy — the two poles12:13 — Trying (and failing) to call energy back inward13:36 — Giving up on the meditation + reading directly from the journal15:22 — Somatic tracking practice: voice notes and written check-ins16:34 — The journal entry read aloud: cycle day 1718:00 — The date night + the sailing analogy19:41 — Breaking down the analogy: the wind is ovulation, the sails are yours20:18 — The hormonal reality: what you cannot stop during ovulation21:24 — Flow with the energy, not against it21:53 — How cyclical awareness heals your nervous system23:08 — Cycle tracking as a foundation for trauma healing + self-trust24:15 — "But I don't want babies / I don't have symptoms" — why it still matters24:30 — The reminder: set your sails with the wind24:44 — Business update: website overhaul, new quizzes, "Is My Period Normal?" blog26:00 — Hormone Quiz vs Period Quiz — why Karinda made both27:00 — Harmonised Hormones: moving to intake cycles + price rising May 129:54 — Who this is for: long-time followers, podcast listeners, women with symptoms31:00 — What the free connection call actually looks like32:26 — Close (+ Laika's contribution to the episode) | |||
| Ep 27 • Navigating PMS in Real Time • What I Actually Did When My Own Luteal Phase Got Brutal | 25 Feb 2026 | 00:58:47 | |
I’m feeling intensely premenstrual. Today was a struggle. I supported myself, and got inspired to share with you what I did & how I treat myself when experiencing PMS. This is just how I dialogue with myself & navigate my own journey, but I hope it’s of some benefit to you, too. Most PMS content tells you what to do in theory — this episode was recorded in the middle of it. A naturopath and menstrual cycle educator walks through a real, unfiltered luteal phase experience and the specific tools she reached for on the day. For any woman who's wondered what it actually looks like to practice what you preach when your hormones have other plans. 🩸🖤🩸 FREE DOWNLOAD ↓ GET MY HOLISTIC CYCLE TRACKING GUIDE HERE I WANT MORE CYCLE SUPPORT: The ultimate digital toolkit for understanding your menstrual cycle & supporting your hormones. Explore the CYCLE POWER BUNDLE here! (it’s a steal at $27!) JOIN THE FAM Enter the Karinda’s Corner Community here for weekly emails of exclusive blogs, storytelling, insights & cycle-inspired rants. You can email me here or drop me a line on Instagram @karinda.wholistix NEED SOME TAILORED TO YOU HORMONE & PERIOD SUPPORT? You can book a free connection call here to map out what working together would look like for you to achieve your health & hormone goals. Everything else at: karindawholistix.com.au 🩸🖤🩸 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Raw Premenstrual Check In 02:24 Lunar New Year Expectations 04:26 Work Momentum Drops 06:23 Insomnia And Body Crash 08:47 Needing Alone Time 12:48 Spotting And Acceptance 13:43 Rescheduling For Space 22:17 Meditation And Focus 26:06 Nourishing Breakfast Ritual 28:37 Sunlight And Single Tasking 30:06 Meditative Nap Reset 30:43 Stop Chasing Follicular Energy 31:53 Creative Flow Over Hustle 34:51 Somatic Support and No Rush 37:20 Avoidance and Energy Boundaries 39:13 Luteal Day Recap Rituals 44:17 Business Alignment Lessons 49:03 Show Up Unmasked 52:24 Supplements and Iron Note 54:47 Resources and Farewell 🩸🖤🩸 SHOP & DISCOUNTS:
*I may make a small commission if you purchase from any of the above links. This helps me support myself & my business and I'm grateful if you're happy to use these links/codes and share them if you love the products.* WATCH OR LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST: And be sure to check out my other podcast, The Nuanced Naturopaths with my bestie & colleague Julie Forrester natural pms relief, pms support, women's health, women's hormones, tips for PMS, premenstrual health, premenstrual advice, menstrual cycle awareness, cycle syncing | |||
| Ep 26 • 2 Halves of Your Cycle, 2 Halves of Yourself • The Myth/Story of Oestrogen & Progesterone (aka: why you don't feel the same all month long) | 10 Feb 2026 | 00:46:12 | |
Oestrogen & Progesterone... kinda like a Song of Fire & Ice, but more hormonal and less dragons. Oestrogen and progesterone are the two dominant hormones of your menstrual cycle — but most women only hear about them in the context of something going wrong. This episode breaks down what these hormones are actually doing in each half of your cycle, why they create such different versions of you, and what happens when they fall out of balance. For women who've ever wondered why they feel like a completely different person in the two weeks before their period.
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Welcome and Cycle Check-In 01:59 Cycle Tracking and Resources 02:49 Introducing the Cycle Power Bundle 03:57 Understanding the Luteal Phase 07:06 The Role of Hormones in the Menstrual Cycle 12:10 Estrogen: The People Pleaser 16:42 Progesterone: The Queen Mother 24:36 Understanding the Luteal Phase: Emotional Turmoil 25:45 The Role of Progesterone: A Deeper Dive 27:43 Estrogen vs. Progesterone: A Comparative Analysis 28:50 Navigating Boundaries and Self-Care 33:05 Journal Prompts for Self-Reflection 39:12 Holistic Approaches to Menstrual Health 41:06 Connecting with Karinda: Support and Resources 44:29 Final Thoughts and Reflections 🩸🖤🩸 FREE DOWNLOAD ↓ GET MY HOLISTIC CYCLE TRACKING GUIDE HERE I WANT MORE CYCLE SUPPORT: The ultimate digital toolkit for understanding your menstrual cycle & supporting your hormones. Explore the CYCLE POWER BUNDLE here! (it’s a steal at $27!) REACH OUT! Email me here or drop me a line on Instagram @karinda.wholistix NEED SOME TAILORED TO YOU HORMONE & PERIOD SUPPORT? You can book a free connection call here to map out what working together would look like for you to achieve your health & hormone goals. Everything else at: karindawholistix.com.au 🩸🖤🩸 SHOP & DISCOUNTS:
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