The Well Woman Podcast
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.
Episodes
February 6, 2024 • 39 mins
In this solo episode, I am sharing my third trimester experience, covering topics like mobility and balance in relation to the changing body during pregnancy, nurturing emotional and physical health, finding trust in uncertainty, and being supported during postpartum recovery. I also talk about having open communication with partners about fears and expectations, and my approach to work-life balance during this stage as I’m prepari...
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January 30, 2024 • 47 mins
During this wonderful conversation with Nikki (https://www.instagram.com/nikkimccahon), she shares how she became a matrescence educator, how matrescence relates to adolescence, what changes can come with becoming a mother, why widespread knowledge on matrescence could decrease post-natal depression, the impacts of terminations and birth trauma on a woman’s matrescence, her recommendations for women preparing for motherhood, how me...
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January 23, 2024 • 76 mins
Tully (https://www.instagram.com/tullyoconnor/) gives great advice for all current or expecting fathers on how to support your family while prioritising yourself. He shares what he sees tears most couples apart after having a baby, how to approach the transition to fatherhood, how intimacy changes after having a baby, beneficial resources for fathers, how to navigate the resentment and shame new fathers experience.
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January 16, 2024 • 56 mins
Throughout our conversation, Michelle (https://www.instagram.com/michellepalasia) talks about her personal journey to working in the birth space, what the difference is between a free birth and home birth, how couples can navigate birth preparation together and address conflict, her recommendations for birth prep, tips to adapt the physical environment for the best home birthing experience, and more ways to ensure a supported, magi...
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January 9, 2024 • 61 mins
Jess talks about how she became known as “The Mama Phsyio and gives all the answers to common questions about exercise while being pregnant. She shares her personal experience, what she has seen in women she works with, the ideal movements for each trimester, what movements we should be cautious of, and why it’s important to not put pressure on ourselves.
In This Episode:
* How Jess became known as “The Mama Physio” (04:26)
* Jes...
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January 2, 2024 • 58 mins
In this episode, Dr. Leigha (http://www.instagram.com/drleighasaundersnd) tells the story of how she became a sleep expert, why sleep is the ultimate gauge of our nervous system, sleeping throughout the trimesters of pregnancy, how to tackle sleep insomnia and disturbances, and her message to expecting mums who are exhausted and anxious.
In This Episode:
* How did Dr. Leigha become a sleep expert? (04:06)
* The importance of slee...
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December 26, 2023 • 62 mins
Holliea’s (https://instagram.com/Shakti_Healing shares how this second pregnancy is different from her first time, tips for the first trimester, navigating making birthing decisions that family and friends don’t understand, connecting to your womb, the system of due dates, how she’s approaching birth this time around, and so many amazing pieces of wisdom around having a soul filled pregnancy journey.
In This Episode:
* The season ...
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December 19, 2023 • 49 mins
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...
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December 12, 2023 • 64 mins
Nutrition and preconption, get ready for all the insights with Meah (https://www.instagram.com/fem21). We're chatting; the role nutrition plays in preconception, why it’s never too late to change our habits, the first steps she recommends women take, why there is a lack of preconception education for men, how to talk about preconception with your partner, and so much more.
In This Episode:
* Changes Meah has seen in women’s precon...
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December 5, 2023 • 66 mins
Meet one of my teachers Jane (https://www.instagram.com/janehardwickecollings/) who's joining us for
a special episode for our Pregnancy. Tune in as she shares how she was introduced to shamanism, what our red thread is, how to do shamanic healing during preconception and pregnancy, preparing for an orgasmic birth, and so much more.
In This Episode:
* Jane’s background (04:02)
* How Jane was introduced to shamanism (07:12)
* How ...
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November 28, 2023 • 38 mins
Welcome to another solo episode, where I am sharing my 2nd trimester experiences. From body image changes to learning how to properly rest my body during this transformational time, it’s been quite the journey. I'm holding nothing back.... get ready
In This Episode:
* My body image struggles during the second trimester (03:16)
* Emotions around turning 37 while pregnant (06:36)
* Surrendering to the rest and movement my body is ...
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November 21, 2023 • 47 mins
In this solo episode, I am talking all about my journey of preconception, conception, and what my experience was in the first trimester. You will hear about how my partner and I adapted our lifestyle before conceiving, when we conceived our child, how I found out I was pregnant, why we decided on a home birth, and the symptoms I experienced throughout the first trimester.
In This Episode:
* What to expect from this pregnancy seri...
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November 14, 2023 • 40 mins
Join Chloe (https://www.instagram.com/chloeskerlak) and I as she talks about how she feels during the different seasons of her cycle, what her Menarche experience was like, how a trip to Colombia taught her how sacred menstrual blood is, her favourite rituals with her blood, how she embraces and honours her menstrual time, and advice for other menstruators.
In This Episode:
* How Chloe connected to the seasons of her cycle (04:23)...
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November 7, 2023 • 35 mins
Throughout this episode, Stefanie (https://www.instagram.com/stefanieadlerwellness) talks about her life as a new mother, the unique way that her mother celebrated her menarche, who taught her how to use a tampon (hint: not a family member), why it’s so important for women to create community and educate one another on menstruation, and so much more.
In This Episode:
* The story of Stefanie’s Menarche (04:15)
* How Stefanie was e...
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October 31, 2023 • 38 mins
I have a special friend joining us again on the show today, Amanda Rootsey (https://www.instagram.com/shinefromwithinhq) to share her menarche and menstrual journey with us, including why she lost her menstrual cycle and the grief she’s experience as a woman living without a menstrual cycle. There's lots of beautiful vulnerability and pounds of love in this episode.
In This Episode:
* Who is Amanda? (03:45)
* Amanda’s menarche sto...
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October 24, 2023 • 41 mins
Join me and beautiful friend and Sex Coach Melissa (https://www.instagram.com/melissavranjes) for all things menstrual experience, when she got her first period, how her mother celebrated her womanhood, free bleeding, how she will honour her cycle coming back postpartum, her favourite cycle, and lots more.
In This Episode:
* Melissa’s experience in her first few months of pregnancy (03:21)
* About Melissa’s background and journey ...
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October 17, 2023 • 40 mins
Join Adrienne (https://www.instagram.com/yoninutritionist) and I as she shares her menarche story, when she realised that she her menstrual experience wasn’t normal, her favourite rituals around her cycle, how to have challenging conversations with partners, and a wild story of how she pulled out her IUD with a menstrual cup.
In This Episode:
* Adrienne’s menarche story (06:11)
* The first few years of menstruating for Adrienne (0...
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October 10, 2023 • 39 mins
Join me and my bestie Amber (https://www.instagram.com/amber_hawken/) for chats on; how pregnancy impacted her bleed, getting her bleed back after giving birth, and how she honours her bleed each month... and more
In This Episode:
- Who Amber Hawken is (2:47)
- Amber’s first menstrual experience (7:00)
- What Amber’s education around menarche was (10:30)
- About the last few bleeds before Amber discovered she was pregnant (17:31)
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October 3, 2023 • 43 mins
Menstruation Stories with Jes Hagan(https://www.instagram.com/hermoodmentor/). Menarche stories, menstruation in the first few years, symptoms and living with undiagnosed PMDD, hitting rock bottom and discovering PMDD.
In This Episode:
* About Jes’ menarche experience (04:24)
* Jes’ experience during her first few years of menstruating (12:18)
* What it was like for Jes living with undiagnosed PMDD (15:49)
* The sequence of event...
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September 26, 2023 • 40 mins
Menstruation Stories with guest Lindsay Mitchell (https://www.instagram.com/myvitalside/). First period chats, discovering period products , life on the road, and how she sets herself up for menstruating.
In This Episode:
* About Lindsay’s mindset shift traveling while menstruating (7:28)
* How Lindsay’s experience menstruating while traveling has been (10:59)
* Lindsay’s go to period products for living on the road (18:37)
* Lind...
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