Understanding how to fix your period and optimize your menstrual cycle. We discuss the four phases of the menstrual cycle, typical menstruation blood flow, and ovulation. We talk about the hormonal hierarchy, cervical fluid, how stress affects your cycle, and indicators of these stressors. Join BettyYoga Here Thank you to our sponsors: Athletic Greens - athleticgreens.com/stephanieOrion Red Light Therapy - Use promo code STEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=StephanieLumen - Use promo code DRSTEPHANIE25 for $25 Dollars off - https://www.lumen.me/LMNT Electrolytes - FREE 7 flavor sample pack at http://drinklmnt.com/DrEstimaPRIMADINE - Code DRSTEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/DRSTEPHANIE10Ancestral Supplements - Use Promo code ASA10 takes 10% off any purchase - https://ancestral-supplements.myshopify.com/?rfsn=5900205.652074&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=5900205.652074Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything (and in many cases give you a discount), but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! Connect With Nicole: https://nicolejardim.com/https://www.fixyourperiod.com/https://www.instagram.com/nicolemjardim Social: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estimahttps://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie Membership Site:https://hellobetty.club/  Episode Overview: 6:18 Introduction9:40 Welcoming Nicole & Origin Story18:16 Four Phases Of The Menstrual Cycle29:44 Menstruation Blood Flow35:36 The Pill and Pregnancy39:39 Ovulation47:53 How Can Stress Affect Menstrual cycle56:51 Indicators of Stress1:02:01 Role Of Boundaries1:1:26 Pregnenolone1:15:03 DHEA1:17:30 Secondary Dysmenorrhea1:25:20 Nicole’s Favourite Ways To Optimize Cycle1:30:40 Conclusion More information about the book at The Betty Body Book Join the Betty Booty ChallengeJoin the Hello Betty Community here!