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Irregular or otherwise abnormal periods are commonly thought to be normal. But guess what, friends - they're not! Nicole Jardim joins me to talk about how we can all fix our periods. About Nicole Jardim  Nicole is The Period Girl. She's a women's health coach who helps women in their 20's and 30's reclaim their hormone health naturally. Nicole shares her early struggle with her own period and why this spurred her to start her own business. Nicole explains what the first signs of a hormonal imbalance are. From missed periods to heavy bleeding (more than 90mL a day), there are so many signs that something is wrong. Nicole talks about what hormonal causes can contribute to our period issues. We often talk about the role Cortisol plays in our bodies. It should be no surprise that it affects our periods, too. When Cortisol, the stress hormone, is high, we're more likely to have irregular periods. Have anyone ever asked you if you're on your period because of the way you're acting? You're not alone - so many women face this when their hormones fluctuate. But hormonal changes are completely normal - it's time to reframe the way we think about our hormones. Nicole recommends tracking your menstrual cycle at all times. Your mood, when and how much you bleed, and what your cervical fluid looks like. It all contributes to a picture of your total health. Tracking will also show when you're ovulating - something that is vital for a woman's health. Nicole explains what a normal menstrual cycle should look like. From how long it lasts to how much you should bleed, each detour from the norm can be a tell-tale sign of health problems. Nicole shares a few ways in which you can accurately track your menstrual cycle. What method will you use to track your menstrual cycle? How can you check in with your emotions during your period? Let me know in the comments on the episode page!   In This Episode What the first signs of a hormonal balance are What happens when our bodies have too much cortisol Why we need to reframe the way we think about hormones How tracking your menstrual cycle can indicate potential problems and give you insight into your overall health Why ovulation is so vital for women’s health What a normal menstrual cycle looks like Why you should check in with your emotions during the latter part of your period How to track your menstrual cycle and why you should be tracking all the time What patterns in our cervical fluid we should be noticing   Quotes “We all have a different threshold for stress and it’s important for us to really check in with that. Or at least become aware of it.” (15:46) “We should be engaged in a conversation with our bodies and understanding that ovulation and having a regular period is a crucial part of your overall health and that is a sign of optimal health when it’s all happening consistently.” (36:15) “When we have this kind of self-knowledge, I think that it completely takes the mystery out of how our bodies work and it empowers us on a level that we likely never even thought was possible.” (58:33)   Links Buy Fix Your Period: Six Weeks to Banish Bloating, Conquer Cramps, Manage Moodiness, and Ignite Lasting Hormone Balance Find Nicole Jardim Online Follow Nicole Jardim on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube Book your Functional Nutrition Strategy Session with Me Running an online health business? Join the 2020 Inner Circle Mastermind Got a question you’d love to hear me answer on the show? Leave me a voice message here! Join the Fed and Fearless Society on Facebook Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest