While periods are a natural part of our cycle, pain is not. For some women, this news may be shocking. Despite what you may think, periods shouldn’t be painful. Today’s guest, Berrion Berry, is a menstrual health educator who helps women have simple and uncomplicated periods. She helps women find ways to optimize their flow and understand their cycle in a deeper and new way.  In this conversation, Berrion and Robin discuss cycle syncing, the different phases of the cycle, and how to honor our cycle with our fitness routine. Berrion shares an abundance of knowledge to help educate you on your cycle, stress management, and how you, too, can be in better flow.  Show Highlights:  How Berrion became a menstrual health educator  What inspired Berrion to help other women fix their periods  Things we should all know about our cycle that most women don’t The four phases of the menstrual cycle  Berrion’s daily journal prompts to stay in touch with herself  Giving ourselves permission to pause + to not be perfect  Honoring your body in your workouts  Ways to manage pain that aren’t birth control  The biggest “aha” moments to improve your lifestyle  The importance of regulating stress  How Berrion aligns her daily life with flow How Berrion decides what to say yes or no to, and operates using the B.I.G. method  Links:  Pilates Strong: a FREE, 5-day Pilates challenge  Robin Long • The Balanced Life on Instagram Berrion's website Berrion’s course - Optimize your Flo Berrion’s Instagram Flow with Berrion Berry Podcast  Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler Links from Rapid Fire:  Sunday Riley Summer Fridays Vitamin C serum