Do you remember your first period? In this episode our guest Milina Opsenica (https://www.instagram.com/bloomingperiods/) is sharing her tips, tricks, and recommendations for both parents and first-time menstruators to feel more comfortable talking about periods.

In this episode:
- Why Milina started Blooming Periods (5:03)
- The importance of teens learning about the cycle from their home (11:34)
- Tips for parents to start talking about periods in their home (13:59)
- How parents can enhance their relationship with their daughter (27:24)
- Ways that parents can help their daughters prepare for their first menstruation (35:40)
* Recommendations for fathers, mothers, and the first-time menstruator to celebrate their period (45:40)
* Three things Milina wish she knew when she started menstruating (54:22)


Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/


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HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS
This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is:

1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes
2. Write us a review in iTunes
3. Share this show with a friend, right now!
4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee

Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes.

In love & abundance!
Jema

191 - Celebrating your Child's First Period! with Milina Opsenica

Lindsay (https://www.instagram.com/the.food.doula) talks about her journey to becoming the food doula, how key nutrients change with pregnancy, ways to incorporate specific nutrients into your diet, reframing your perspective on food cravings, how to navigate tastes throughout pregnancy, and why context is needed to determine what’s best for each woman's pregnancy experience.

In This Episode:
* How Lindsay became known as the food doula (03:51) 
* How our key nutrients change when we are pregnant (08:44) 
* The importance of calcium and how to incorporate it in your diet (16:13) 
* Why context is so important when navigating the nutritional opinions for pregnant women (28:24) 
* How to reframe your perspective around food cravings (33:55) 
* Transitioning tastes throughout pregnancy (39:13) 
* How to connect with Lindsay (46:30)

Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/


FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD:
https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle

MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/

LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/

WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/


HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS
This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is:

1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes
2. Write us a review in iTunes
3. Share this show with a friend, right now!
4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee

Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes.

In love & abundance!
Jema

245 - Food cravings, staying nutritionally balanced while pregnant with Lindsay Taylor

2021 we're coming for you. In this episode I connect with fellow menstrual lover Cassandra Wilder (https://www.instagram.com/menstruationqueen/) to discuss all things  periods, pandemics, growth, shadows and the year of transformation. Join us as we share why we believe 2021 is the year of cyclical connection.

In this episode:
* Trusting in the flow
* The life, death, life cycle of 2020
* Exploring 2020's shadows
* Thriving in a year of wounding
* How to connect and welcome in the feminine within
* What is a healthy masculine?
* Making 2021 the year of cyclical connection
* Menstrual blood rituals for healing

Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/


FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD:
https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle

LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/

WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/

WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/


HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS
This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is:

1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes
2. Write us a review in iTunes
3. Share this show with a friend, right now!
4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee

Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes.

In love & abundance!
Jema

101 - 2021, The Year of Cyclical Connection (Goodbye 2020) with Cassandra Wilder

The Well Woman Podcast was made by females, for females. Bringing out honest, truthful and the sometimes confusing side of women’s health. Join Jema Lee, a expert women’s cycle health educator as she breaks through the taboo topics of periods, poo, sex and sensuality. Together where we’re normalising periods, cracking open real body talk and fem rising the future.

This podcast is designed to remind you that your body is amazing, you can achieve balance and body confidence all begins with your menstrual cycle. Get ready beautiful, you’re about to learn how to confidently reconnect with your body and discover your unique flow.

245 - Food cravings, staying nutritionally balanced while pregnant with Lindsay Taylor

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