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How and why to ask "Where are you in your cycle?"

5/6/2020

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My Moon Magic supports all things Meditation + Women's Health. This interesting topic is about a life-changing question that was normalized for me in a course called Embody Your Flow by Cree Cox. At the beginning of our weekly menstrual cycle education classes, each woman would share...
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  1. What day of her menstrual cycle she was on.
  2. Her cervical positioning.
  3. Her cervical fluid. 

Vulnerable, right?! But so very liberating and educational. I don't regularly ask women about their cervical positioning or fluid but I do ask all of my friends and clients "Where are you in your cycle?" and share where I am in mine. ​
"If you want to understand women, learn to understand the menstrual cycle. Let's face it, women are governed by hormones and this is not a bad thing!

It is actually quite BEAUTIFUL and PROFOUND. 

There is a common misunderstanding that women are 'unpredictable' or 'unreliable' because of this. While I can see why that is commonly misunderstood, it is not ultimate Truth, with a capital T.  It comes from a deeper underlying problem, we have not been taught about a woman's cyclical nature and we live in a culture that does not
​support it."  - Cree Cox, Embody Your Flow

Here's why...


​There was a woman in the class who seemed like a different person each week. One week she was energetic, hyper and silly. The next she seemed introverted and quiet. Since she was sharing where she was in her menstrual cycle, I was able to identify how her personality shifted with her hormones. It was amazing! It was the first time that I got to SEE and give myself permission to BE the multifaceted cyclical being that I am learning to be.  When I shared this insight with her, it was even more beautiful. She expressed that she had struggled with feeling like many different people in one body and with upholding who other people expected her to be. Ohhhh freedom though Menstrual Cycle Awareness! 

For women in their bleeding years, each phase of the menstrual cycle has a different energy, strength and nuance that we can honor for each other. Check out the overview of each phase below to get a better idea of what you and your friends, colleagues and family members may be better at in certain phases. 
like the Moon

you too gently influence
those around you without even trying.

- spirit daughter

For example: If a friend asks for advice in her Luteal Phase, I will tread lightly on criticism as her own inner critic is already cranking and this can be a wonderful time to reassess things but not necessarily understand what the next step is just yet. 

Another example: I may meet with a more extroverted friend when she is nearing her Menstrual Phase so that her Ovulation energy doesn't overwhelm me and I can access the more introverted and intuitive experience of her. 


​The Menstrual Phase: Rest

  • Lasts 3-7 Days.
  • Begins when you start bleeding. That is Day 1 of your new cycle. 
  • You may want to detach, surrender, restore, receive, journal and vision. 
  • You'll become aware of what's not working in Luteal and surrender to that here in order to plant seeds of intention for your next cycle. 
  • Make a Bleed List where you'll take note of the things you don't want to do right now but will utilize Ovulation + Luteal energy for this cycle. ​

The Follicular Phase: Plan + Experiment

  • Lasts 7 - 10 Days. 
  • Begins when you stop bleeding.
  • Your hormones very slowly increase to support Ovulation.
  • You may feel like a newly-hatched chick; tender, innocent, curious and playful. 
  • ​Your instinct to connect with others in renewed. Experiment with new ideas here. ​

Ovulation: Open Up

  • Last 3-4 Days. 
  • Begins with a dramatic rise in Estrogen, followed by Lutenizing Hormone.
  • ​Feeling social and energetic, certainly outwardly focused. Your charm is turned ON!
  • Be in the flow here, follow your intuition and attract all that you desire. ​

The Luteal Phase: Get things done + Release

  • Lasts 10-14 Days between Ovulation and Menstruation. 
  • Your Estrogen, Progesterone and Testosterone are at their highest before dropping to their lowest before you bleed. (This is where my Healthy Period Brownies come to the rescue)
  • You may feel a natural desire to finish up projects, turn inward and start to nest. 
  • The second half of this phase is called Deep Luteal and feels like the urge to separate from all the to-dos.  This is when the 'inner critic' is the loudest to clean up lose ends, you become the truth teller and much more discerning. ​

​@Tantric.Alchemy says "What arises for you just before you bleed (physical pain, emotional chaos) are not to be ignored or masked over with a pain killer or avoidant strategy. They need to be felt fully & wholly." After reading the book, Woman Code by Alisa Vitti, I realized that as women, we are not meant to be in pain and suffer. These symptoms are our bodies speaking to us, asking for things to be different. The book Wild Power by Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer further empowers women in every phase of their menstrual cycle - check them out and let me know if you have any questions. 

Demystifying and empowering our cyclical nature in conversation flows easily for me now  that I'm surrounded by others who are normalizing the discussion. I hope to shine light on that for you as well. This is only an overview; for more information, read the books Woman Code and Wild Power. Please comment or connect with any questions. ​

Check out my Menstrual Disclaimer on the FAQ to see how I honor my Divine Feminine cyclical nature every day. 

All of the intention-magnifying My Moon Magic mala beads in the Shop are designed to support women through their phases of life, their menstrual cycles and beyond. Reach the stone meanings and reach out with any questions and inspiration. 
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Healthy Period Brownies?!

5/6/2020

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Did you know that you can completely heal the negative side effects of PMS by eating according to your menstrual cycle?

The very accessible book, Woman Code, teaches just that and CHANGED MY LIFE! The author, Alisa Vitti, keeps it real...Drink too much on New Years? Overdose on birthday cake at the office? Eat lots of fiber and take B vitamins the next day!


​If you are craving sweets before you bleed,
​there’s a biological reason. 
So . . . make Healthy Period Brownies!


​​Vegan
Gluten Free
​Refined Sugar Free


​Support your Luteal Phase (the phase between Ovulation and Menstruation) with foods rich in B Vitamins for progesterone production, Calcium + Magnesium (leafy greens) and Fiber. Combined, these foods stave off sugar cravings, fluid retention and support healthy elimination. 

When baked, sweet potatoes get a boost of healthy, natural sugars to help with the dip in estrogen that occurs in the second half of the luteal phase. That dip is what contributes to irritability, especially if your desire to separate is not honored. Complex carbohydrates also stabilize serotonin and dopamine levels in the brain to prevent mood swings. 

Fiber-packed quinoa helps your liver and large intestine flush estrogen more efficiently through the bowel, mitigating the effects of estrogen dominance. 

These brownies are also packed with protein and healthy fats, no one would bat an eye if you eat them for breakfast. 

Brownie Ingredients


  • 1 1/4 cups cooked quinoa
  • 6 Tbsp mashed sweet potato (peeled, cubed, steamed)
  • 2 chia eggs (2 Tbsp ground chia seed mixed with 6 Tbsp water, let sit for 5 minutes)
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ cup cacao powder
  • ½ cup maple syrup (Grabe B for more nutrients)
  • 6 Tbsp unsalted tahini
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp allspice
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ⅜ cup chopped dairy-free dark chocolate (85%) - I love HU and Honey Mama's brands (optional)
  • ⅜ cup chopped pecans (optional) 

Chocolate Frosting Ingredients


  • 10 tsp maple syrup
  • 7 tsp melted coconut oil
  • ¾ oz cacao powder (or more to thicken) ​
  • OR this incredible Minimalist Baker Frosting Recipe, it's amazing and packed with nutrients! 

Brownie Baking Method


  • Preheat oven to 355* F
  • Place all ingredients (except nuts and chocolate) in a food processor. Blend until a smooth batter is formed. Hand mix optional nuts and chocolate. Pour mix into a parchment-lined brownie tray (eg. 8x8 inches). Bake for around 30-40 minutes (or longer). When completely cooled, remove carefully from tray and cut into squares. Frost the brownies if desired. 
  • Brownies can be stored refrigerated in an airtight container. Freeze for longer storage and defrost as needed. ​

Chocolate Frosting Method


  • In a small pan over low-medium heat, combine all ingredients and mix well. When incorporated (smooth and glossy) remove pan from heat and frost the brownies directly. 
  • Extra frosting can be stored covered in the refrigerator. ​

Visit the My Moon Magic Women's Health Blog for more menstrual cycle love!

​Share your brownies with your
​girlfriends and tag @My.Moon.Malas

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