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20. "Come To Me All You Who Are Weary & Burdened" | Slowing Down, Being With Our Breath & Finding Rest

Are you feeling pretty weary and burdened these days? I get it. When we're constantly navigating chaotic thoughts, intrusive thoughts, a rollercoaster of emotions, doubts about our worth and identity, it takes a toll on our bodies and our souls.
In this 'Contemplative Thursday' episode, this is your time to practice being present with your body, your breath and with the rest God is inviting you into. Let this space be a time where you are curious, gentle and gracious with yourself. It can be so hard to unwind and switch from go-go-go to being present and slowing down, so don't beat yourself up if this feels uncomfortable and unfamiliar.
I pray this episode blesses you.
Lauren
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19. 3 Simple Foods To Eat Throughout Your Whole Menstrual Cycle That Will Help Regulate and Balance Your Hormones

Hey friend! Do you ever feel overwhelmed about what you should and shouldn't be eating throughout your whole menstrual cycle that will help lessen the emotional and physical load you experience during your premenstrual phase?
In this episode, I share 3 simple & accessible foods that you can be eating ALL cycle long that will help regulate your hormones, be gentle on your digestive system and support your mental health. Yes, there are foods that can do all that! And for your convenience, all these foods start with the letter F! Easy to remember!
Have a listen and bon appetite!  
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18. BONUS EPISODE: What Seed Cycling Is, How It Works, Does It Work & The Giveaway Happening Right Now!

You've probably heard about seed cycling. It's kind of a big deal all over wellness blogs. Are you curious about how it works, or IF it works? 
In this episode, I break down what seed cycling is, how it works and what the research says about the practice. If you've ever wondered if you should start incorporating seed cycling into your wellness, tune in to this episode!
Also, GIVEAWAY ALERT!!
Want to win a free coaching call with me to work through PMS, premenstrual anxiety or PMDD symptoms that are affecting your day to day life?! Want to figure out how we can make both your whole cycle and premenstrual phase a bit smoother? There will also be a follow up call a few weeks after to evaluate how things are going!
What can you expect from this call?
- we'll use my secret sauce method to work through various areas of wellness in your life, and prioritize 2-3 goals that you would like to see positive changes in
- we'll create a plan that is completely YOU directed, so that the changes are what you want and have desire to shift
- we'll take things step-by-step, little-by-little, to eliminate overwhelm and self-sabotage, and actually get you moving in the direction you want to go
- 3-4 weeks later, we'll do a follow-up call to see how things are going, what needs tweaking, etc etc.
Are you interested??
You can enter by:
1) Leaving me a written review on Apple Podcasts. Screenshot it and send it to me via IG or email (@herbodysings or laurencollins@herbodysings.com)
2) Join my free Facebook Group! Link here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/premenstrualanxietysolutions/
Say hello in the group and use the #giveaway
3) Get 2 entries by doing both 1 & 2! 
Let me know if you have any questions!
Links from episode:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10261760/
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/369913915_Advantages_of_seed_cycling_diet_in_menstrual_dysfunctions_A_review_based_explanation
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/seed-cycling#seed-benefits
 
Lauren
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17. Is It Wrong To Have Anxiety? | 5 Things We Can Learn From Jesus In the Garden Of Gethsemane

Have you asked this question before? Am I hurting God or others around me by struggling with anxiety?
Today we’re talking about just that: is it wrong to have anxiety. It can be a loaded topic, infused with questions about mental health & illness struggles. So I'm looking to Scripture for direction! Tune in with me to Mark 14:32-38 and let’s get some insight into this topic from Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Also, fun things happening this week!
1) The Facebook Group Premenstrual Anxiety Solutions is LIVE!! Head over there to join and continue this conversation!
2) I'm doing a GIVEAWAY!
I’m giving away a free coaching and follow-up call! If you’re wanting 1:1 mentorship for helping you navigate through premenstrual anxiety, PMS, PMDD, with holistic & faith-based wellness tailored to where you are at, I encourage you to enter!
This is how you enter the giveaway:
For 1 entry, do ONE of these two things:
Join the Facebook Group, introduce yourself (who you are, where you’re at with your wellness journey, what you’re looking forward to about joining this group, etc.) and use the hashtag GIVEAWAY (#giveaway)
OR
Write a review at Apple Podcasts! Head over to Apple Podcasts, scroll down to reviews/ ratings, click ‘write a review’ and take a screenshot of your review & share it with me via email (laurencollins@herbodysings.com), message on Instagram (@herbodysings) or post it in the Facebook Group! The screenshot part is very important, because sometimes it can take a while for a new review to show up and I wouldn’t want you to miss out because of that!
For 2 entries, do both of the above (join the Facebook group & write a review!)
Exciting times! You have until February 25th at 1pm MST to enter the giveaway! Winner will be announced on the next episode on February 26th!
Much love!
Lauren
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16. Verses, Affirmations & Truths To Hear When You Have Anxiety Before Your Period

Is the anxiety feeling heavy? Are you feeling overwhelmed, alone, isolated, like you're fighting this battle all by yourself?
If this is sounding familiar, take a break and come hang out with me and the Holy Spirit for 10 minutes.
God wants to speak his truth and love over you, and if we let him, our hearts and minds can be moved into a place of peace and joy, away from chaos and confusion.
We also all just need a space for our nervous systems to rest and chill out for a bit, away from distraction, noise and social media!
Lauren
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15. What The Menstrual Cycle Is & Why It Is Important For Your Overall Well-Being

You’ve probably learned about the menstrual cycle at some point in your life, but want a little refresher? It’s really easy to just see the menstrual cycle as only being blood, cramps and anxiety. But, my friend, there’s so much more to it than that!
In this episode, we’re chatting about prominent hormones and what each phase is about in the menstrual cycle, but also about why it’s even important to talk about this stuff in the first place.
Can you image if instead of people saying ‘hmm, yeah, she’s on her period’ or ‘she’s PMSing’, we started saying ‘ooooh, wow, she must be in her follicular phase, she’s rocking it!’?! I think that would be pretty cool!
Tune in and get some insights into what’s going on in your body each and every cycle!
Also, pardon my stuffy nose.. I’m a bit under the weather still! Apologies for any sniffly noises I didn’t edit out! :D
Links:
https://www.yeswellness.com/products/womens-health-matters-by-karen-jensen
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14. Is It ”Just PMS” Or Is There Something More Going On? | A Conversation Around Validation, Causes & Differences When It Comes To PMS & PMDD

How many times have you had a conversation with a friend or family member & you've shared what emotions, feelings & symptoms you've been experiencing in the week before your period, and all you've heard back is "oh, that's just PMS". End of story. Basically: just deal with it.
There's really not much space for further discussion, and it often leaves you feeling shut down, not listened to and far from validated. 
In this episode, we're chatting about PMS, PMDD, potential causes of both, diagnosis... the whole kitten and kaboodle! You'll definitely gain some insight into what is going on with your body, mind and hormones.
Regardless if you have a diagnosis or not... if you're not sure what the heck is going on with your body and mind, but you know something ain't right... know that what you're experiencing is REAL & YOU ARE NOT CRAZY! And you do not need to suffer alone!
Listen in!
Lauren
https://drvegan.com/blogs/articles/what-pms-type-are-you
https://iapmd.org/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279045/table/premenstrual-syndrom.table1diag/
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13. Can We Heal Ourselves? | What It Looks Like To Rebel Against A Culture Of Self-Healing & Turn To God Instead

It feels like we're constantly being bombarded left, right and center by messages telling us we should be able to heal our bodies and help ourselves through positive thinking, manifesting and that the power is all from within.
While I definitely feel we need to be active participants in our own wellness journeys, I also think that believing we can or should be able to do it all on our own is dangerous and will most likely lead to more shame and confusion.
Listen in as I share insight from Isaiah 1:5+6, as well as my own journey with learning to entrust YOU (the listener :D) to God with your own healing journey.
Lauren
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12. 3 Lies The Enemy Would Love You To Believe When You Are In the Middle of The Anxiety & Can’t See A Way Through It

Hey friend, does it feel like EVERY premenstrual phase you're wrestling with the same questions, believing the same lies, thinking the same thoughts? Does it feel really hard to decipher what is true and what's false, what are lies and what is reality?
In this episode, I share 3 lies the enemy (aka Satan!) would love for you to believe and be consumed by during your premenstrual phase, so you stay stuck in the paralysis, despair and darkness. 
While this is a heavy and hard topic to talk about, we need all the light of Jesus we can get when discussing it. I pray God's clarity, truth & light would fully cover you as you listen to this episode.
Lauren
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11. 2 Things To START Doing In Your Premenstrual Phase When The Anxiety Is High & Feels All-Consuming

Welcome back to another episode! Last Monday, I shared 2 things to STOP doing when the anxiety is loud, high and all-consuming in the week or two before your period.
But if we don’t replace our bad habits with GOOD habits, we’ll just revert back to what we’re used to and comfortable doing.
So in this episode, here are 2 things to START doing in your premenstrual phase that will help to both relieve the anxiety, but also help you work through it.
Lauren
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Disclaimer: This podcast (PMS Made Peaceful) is not meant to take the place of professional medical help. It is for educational purposes only. Please always consult with your primary health care provider before implementing any of the solutions & topics discussed in this podcast.