8 - Seeded. Periods, Hormones and a Toolkit of Wellness with Bee & Ray.

In this episode of Seeded, Kyla sits down with Bee and Ray for a real, unfiltered conversation about periods, pain, perimenopause, and everything we were never taught about our bodies. 

From the awkwardness of first bleeds and being put on the pill way too young, to hormone-fuelled migraines and the shame that still lingers around menstruation - we go there.

With stories that will make you laugh, cringe, and maybe feel a little less alone, we talk about how food, plant medicine, and giving ourselves permission to rest have helped us reconnect with our cycles in a way our younger selves never could have imagined.

Topics we cover:

• Why migraines, mood swings, and anxiety might not be “just stress”
• What happened when we finally started tracking our cycles
• How CBD and THC can support painful periods and perimenopause
• The wild side effects of hormonal contraception (and how we figured it out the hard way)
• Replacing shame with sisterhood, and painkillers with proper toolkits
• Why we should all be journaling, celebrating our bleed, and maybe building a hut

Recommended Reading: 

Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual by Lara Briden
Referenced: 

The Business of Birth Control documentary by Riki Lake

Bee Mohamed has worked in health policy for over 10 years, bo th in the public and private sectors. Bee was the inaugural CEO of ScriptWise, a health promotion charity addressing prescription medication addiction and overdose in Australia. 

Bee is passionate about patient advocacy and working towards better drug policy reforms in Australia. She is currently an Ambassador for Harm Reduction Australia and Founder of Mata, an online platform sharing stories from the plant medicine industry.

You can find her storytelling at @mata_gathering

Ray Steele is a storyteller and connector, finding her path in this work through involvement in social responsibility, agroecology, regenerative and bioregional projects for over 10 years. She is a passionate living systems advocate.

After 15 years of severe migraines, a return to natural therapies offered her relief and heightened awareness of the interconnectedness between healing and living systems.

You can find her @ray.steele

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Disclaimer:
We are not doctors, and this is not medical advice. Everything shared here is based on our personal lived experiences and the stories of others. Always speak with a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health or wellness routine.