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September 23, 2025 22 mins

Navigating Chronic Illness & Menstrual Cycles | Period Besties Podcast

Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast with Stasha and Katie! In today's episode, we delve deep into the challenges of living with chronic illness and how it intersects with menstrual health. Whether it's endometriosis, PCOS, PMDD, or chronic fatigue and pain, we discuss practical tips for managing these conditions and emphasize the importance of self-care.

Join us as we share our personal experiences, offer strategies for dealing with societal stigma, and provide a supportive space for anyone going through similar struggles. Don't miss out on our insights and the valuable advice we have for improving your hormonal health and overall well-being. Tune in now!

 

00:00 Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast

01:24 Understanding Chronic Illness and Menstrual Issues

03:25 The Emotional Toll and Societal Challenges

04:55 Self-Care Tips and Mental Health

05:38 Personal Stories and Coping Mechanisms

10:56 Practical Advice for Managing Chronic Conditions

14:38 The Importance of Rest and Sleep

20:09 Listener Engagement and Final Thoughts

21:28 Closing Remarks and Sponsor Shoutouts

Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness.

Email us: PeriodBestiesPodcast@gmail.com

Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.com KatieBressack.com

Instagram and Facebook: @StashaWashburn  @KatieBressack 

Freebies: Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrc Eating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/

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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