"We are the creators, and when we’re in complete flow with ourselves, the power is undeniable."
Topics Discussed:"We’re not meant to be perpetually productive. Our power is in the ebb and flow."
Hello, beautiful.! Monica here, back in your ears, and today, we’re talking about something that might just shake up everything you’ve been taught about success, productivity, and even your own body. Buckle up.
Here’s the thing—women have been lied to. For centuries. We’ve been told to push harder, do more, and operate like mini-men in a world that rewards burnout. But what if the key to feeling your best, being your most creative, and even boosting fertility isn’t in doing more, but in doing differently?
Today, I’m joined by the incredible Rebecca Rankin, who’s here to drop truth bombs about cyclical living—aka, why your hormones are actually your superpower (if you stop fighting them). We’re talking about why you feel like an unstoppable queen one week and a drained zombie the next, why ignoring these shifts wrecks your health, and how simple awareness can change the game.
Spoiler alert: If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing "everything right" but still not seeing results, this episode is your wake-up call. Get ready to stop playing chauffeur to everyone else’s needs and start reclaiming your rhythm, your energy, and your damn life.
"Radical responsibility means calling out the ways we sabotage ourselves—yes, even while washing the dishes."
00:37 – Understanding how your body is actually working FOR you, not against you 00:51 – Quick disclaimer: I don’t diagnose, prescribe, or hand you a magic fertility pill 01:18 – Guided meditation: A quick practice to center yourself in the present moment 06:34 – Rebecca’s journey: From architecture to yoga to women’s wellness 09:27 – The wake-up call moment: When you realize your body has been screaming for attention 12:21 – How women are taught to ignore their own cycles & why that’s a huge mistake 16:40 – The truth about hustle culture: Why women need a different approach 18:07 – Why men and women’s energy cycles are fundamentally different 19:31 – The fertility trap: When "doing all the things" is actually making it worse 22:53 – Understanding your menstrual cycle as a guide for energy, productivity & intuition 24:42 – Why "just think happy thoughts" isn’t enough (and what actually works) 28:38 – The most powerful first step: Start tracking your cycle & mood patterns 29:35 – Monica’s realization: All the spiritual work in the world won’t fix subconscious programming 30:49 – Final thoughts: Unpacking, unlearning, and stepping into your power
"Your hormones are your mystical superpower—if you stop trying to override them."
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