Navigating Puberty and Perimenopause: Conversations and Support with Elvira DiBrigit | Period Besties Podcast
Join hosts Stasha and Katie, experienced period coaches, in this episode of the Period Besties Podcast as they dive into the world of puberty and perimenopause with guest Elvira DiBrigit also known as the 'puberty doula.' Elvira shares her insights on how parents can prepare for and navigate the onset of puberty in girls, including early signs and the importance of open communication. They discuss the challenges of simultaneous hormonal changes in mothers and daughters, offer practical tips for tracking cycles together, and emphasize the need for emotional regulation. Elvira also touches on her vision for community support structures like Moon Lodges and shares her own self-care routines. This episode is packed with valuable information for parents, future period coaches, and anyone interested in menstrual health and education.
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00:00 Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast
01:19 Reflecting on Puberty Education
03:46 Introducing the Puberty Doula
05:49 Navigating Puberty and Perimenopause
07:46 Tracking Cycles Together
12:04 Signs of Puberty
16:36 Open Conversations About Periods
22:49 Managing Mood Swings
26:51 Reflecting on Teenage Years
28:28 Mother-Daughter Circles and Coaching
29:34 Navigating Parent-Child Communication
32:07 The Importance of Early Conversations
32:45 Changing Perspectives on Teenagers
33:43 Menstrual Education and Light Bulb Moments
34:26 Balancing Work, Health, and Self-Care
38:00 First Period Memories
39:53 Envisioning the Future of Period Coaching
42:09 Lightning Round and Farewell
Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness.
Email us: PeriodBestiesPodcast@gmail.com
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Books: The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Revolution Bloody Brilliant Business https://PeriodCoachingSchool.com/Bloody-Brilliant-Business-book Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/
Theme music composed, recorded, performed, engineered, mixed and mastered by Ted Wulfers 663 Sound
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