In this episode of The SELF (R)EVOLUTION Podcast, host Breanna Rae Blaney dives into a topic that has radically transformed the way she lives and works: the female hormonal cycle and how understanding it can help you optimize your energy, productivity, and well-being.

Whether you’re a woman trying to reclaim your natural rhythm or a man who wants to better support the women in your life and workplace, there’s much to take away in this episode! We explore:

• The four phases of the menstrual cycle
• How each phase impacts your energy, emotions, and creativity
• How to structure your monthly schedule around your cycle
• Why the corporate world is designed around a male 24-hour hormone cycle — and how to shift that
• How to create more supportive conversations between women and men — at home and at work

This episode is about normalizing the conversation around periods and cycles and reclaiming your power by working with your body, not against it.

00:00 Introduction to the Self Revolution Podcast

00:33 Understanding Women's Cycles

01:36 The Importance of Hormonal Awareness

02:17 Unique Experiences and Hormonal Imbalance

04:05 Breaking the Silence on Women's Cycles

04:50 Men's vs. Women's Hormonal Cycles

06:46 Normalizing Women's Cycles in the Workplace

09:03 Phases of the Female Cycle

16:18 Menstruation: The First Phase

20:57 Follicular Phase: Rebuilding Energy

22:17 Ovulation: Peak Vitality

24:34 Luteal Phase: Turning Inward

26:03 Summary of the Four Phases

27:20 Optimizing Work Schedules Around Cycles

28:03 Personal Experiences and Adjustments

29:53 Men's Role in Supporting Women

30:56 Awareness and Tracking Cycles

32:44 Communication and Normalization

33:23 Honoring Feelings and Experiences

34:52 Conclusion and Community Support