Menstrual Cycle Mastery

103: Supporting Girls Through Their First Period | Laura’s Menstrual Coach Academy Journey

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lisa catches up with Menstrual Coach Academy graduate Laura Cowan. Based in the UK, Laura is now a group facilitator for mothers, daughters an...

102: How Becoming a Menstrual Coach Deepens Your Healing | Theresa’s PMDD Journey

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Menstrual Cycle Mastery Podcast, Lisa meets Theresa Won Kress, a loyal listener of the podcast, to chat about her journey with...

101: 101. Healing PMDD, rage, and trauma ~ graduate catch up with Lili Lövei

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Menstrual Cycle Mastery Podcast, Lisa catches up with Menstrual Coach Academy graduate, Lili Lövei, to hear about her journey...

100: Celebrating 100 podcast episodes!

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are celebrating 100 podcast episodes! Wow! What an achievement. The podcast has been on a journey since we first began in March 2022. We wan...

99: What happens when we stop chasing information ~ with Aga Mirz

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lisa catches up with Menstrual Coach Academy graduate Aga Mirz to hear about her journey through the programme and all the insights ...

98: Group Facilitation Skills for Menstrual Cycle Coaching

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lisa chats through something that she is deeply passionate about: the power of groups and facilitation skills for menstrual cycle co...

97: Nervous System Regulation For Menstrual Health & PMDD

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Menstrual Coach Academy 2026 Doors Open at: https://www.menstrualcoachacademy.com/In this episode, Lisa chats with you about nervous system regulatio...

96: Is Fixing Your Menstrual Cycle Stressing You Out?

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is fixing your menstrual cycle stressing you out? Perhaps you suffer with endometriosis, period pain, mood swings, anxiety, PMDD, or chronic pain and...

95: Business and Marketing for Practitioners & Creatives

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Interested in joining Lisa's pilot programme 'Business and Marketing for Practitioners and Creatives'. Join the waitlist here This week brings y...

94: What is Menstrual Cycle Mastery?

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lisa dives into one of the biggest misconceptions about menstrual cycle healing: the idea that you just need more information. Draw...

93: Rewiring Fear: How to Feel Safe in Your Body Again

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let's chat about fear. Did you know that fear can make pain symptoms worse? But we also need fear for human protection and survival. So what do we do ...

92: When Cycle Tracking Isn't Always The Answer ~ With Menstrual Coach Academy graduate, Briana Villegas

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today Lisa sits down with Briana Villegas, another graduate of the Menstrual Coach Academy in 2023. Briana came to the Academy with her own personal j...

91: Perimenopause, Trauma, and the Power of Supervision ~ with Amelia Brunt

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lisa catches up with Menstrual Coach Academy graduate, Amelia Brunt, to chat about her experience on the course, her journey with men...

90: PMDD, perimenopause, and career transitions ~ with Sarah Rudge

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this inspiring episode, we speak with Sarah Rudge — The Reconnection Coach — a graduate of the Menstrual Coach Academy, life coach, former nurs...

89: Endometriosis & Inner Growth ~ with Spandana Araga

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lisa catches up with Spandana Araga, another graduate of the Menstrual Coach Academy. Spandana, an Inner Growth coach for women and based in In...

88: Catch up with Academy graduate ~ Vanessa Martin

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lisa welcomes Vanessa Martin to the podcast. Vanessa is a graduate of the Menstrual Coach Academy and now a certified coach in her own right. ...

87: What She Learned in the Menstrual Coach Academy—Adriana’s PMDD Story

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lisa catches up with Menstrual Coach Academy graduate Adriana Tantau. They chat about her journey with PMDD, her healing story, meditation, bui...

86: Triangulation: When Support Becomes Control

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lisa dives into a powerful — and often overlooked — dynamic in the menstrual cycle coaching space: triangulation. This can show ...

85: When Someone Believes in You, Everything Changes

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lisa explores the quiet yet powerful force of belief — specifically, what happens when we lack belief in ourselves, and how the bel...

84: Suppressing Positive Emotions

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lisa chats through what it means to suppress positive emotions such as love, joy, excitement, and gratitude.  In the wellness and h...

83: From Endometriosis to Menstrual Coach: Martyna’s Healing Journey

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lisa catches up with Martyna Przybysz, a graduate of the Menstrual Coach Academy in 2024.  Martyna and Lisa chat about: Her journe...

82: Menstrual Coach Academy: Course Overview

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lisa chats through the professional training over at the Menstrual Coach Academy and what it's all about. Interested in becoming a ce...

81: MCA: Working With Your Client’s Urgency

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you relate to regularly feeling the energy of urgency in your body? Or maybe you are a coach or facilitator and your clients bring urgency to the t...

80: Welcome back to the podcast and an update!

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the podcast! I've decided to rename it to Menstrual Cycle Mastery. I'm excited to be back speaking with you all! In this episode I sh...

79: Taking A Break And 1:1 Support

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share my decision to hit pause on the From Pain to Power Podcast and chat about my plans for 2024 including 1:1 coaching and the Me...

78: Belonging, Fitting In, And Building Her Yoga Practice With Gilly Bow

24 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever crave a more aligned place to belong and fit in? In this episode I had a gorgeous conversation with fellow peer and yoga teacher, Gilly Bo...

77: Your 2023 Personal And Professional Reflection Exercise

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I share a simple and enjoyable reflection exercise for your personal life and professional life in 2023 to get you clear for the year ...

76: Inspiration For Loving On Yourself This Season

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are at the end of the year. Let's take a minute to reflect on the year, the holiday season ahead, and how you can practice a little self-love durin...

75: Chronic Pain And The Mind-Body Connection

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My friends, I'm excited to share a new Group Coaching Course starting in January 2023 called Women and Pain. Read more here. In this episode we chat ...

74: Rewriting Our Healing Story ~ With Aoife McCormack

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We loved this episode with friend and colleague Aoife McCormack! Aoife is a mindbody coach and we chatted about all things healing, chronic pain, our ...

73: Taoist Healing Practices With Máire Ní G

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I had a lovely chat with Taoist instructor Máire Ní G. Having been a student of Máire's courses, I'm excited to share this con...

72: When You Regularly Get Stuck In A Cycle Of Overwhelm Or Burnout

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I talk about overwhelm and burnout when things get busy. As we shift into the autumnal energy we may feel a higher tendency towards...

71: From Tolerating To Thriving With Sara Slattery

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I had a lovely chat with Sara Slattery, a colleague and graduate of The Menstrual Cycle Coaching and Facilitation Professional Trai...

70: Navigating Life's Ups And Downs From A Regulated Place

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I talk about a big piece of the work I do with women and people with menstrual cycles, which is learning to regulate your nervous s...

69: From Pain To Power With Money And Finance

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I'll be sharing about something I'm passionate about both personally and professionally, money and finance. I believe this topic is...

68: Sneak Peek Into The 2023 Menstrual Cycle Coaching And Facilitation Professional Training

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I talk about the 2023 Menstrual Cycle Coaching And Facilitation Professional Training for anyone who is interested in joining us, o...

67: Reclaiming Body Sovereignty After Institutional Trauma ~ With Elizabeth Tidwell

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth Tidwell joins me today to speak about reconnecting with herself after leaving a high-demand religion, and how menstrual cycle awareness has ...

66: Cyclical Business Episode: Exploring Uncertainty ~ With Briana Villegas

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Briana joins us today to speak with me about her journey with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and how that's helped form the foundation of her ...

65: Updates & Recent Life Events!

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I share some personal updates, how I am currently managing my energy and preventing a near burnout, moving in with my partner, and the...

64: Healing Starts With Being Authentic - With Meredith Ochoa

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I have a powerful conversation with artist, author, photographer AND podcaster, Meredith Ochoa all about her 17 year long journey with...

63: Healing Isn't Linear

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lisa shares a personal update from her own journey with period pain and PMS. We discuss the pressures from the wellness industry to h...

62: Cyclical Business Episode: On "Receiving" In Business

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode as part of the Cyclical Business Series, I chat with you about the different ways that you can "receive" in business that are not fina...

61: IVF And The Fertility Journey ~ With Sinéad Kelly

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I had to pleasure of speaking with Self Health Coach, Sinéad Kelly about her personal journey of navigating fertility and IVF. We ch...

60: Feeling Disillusioned When Things Don't Work On Your Healing Journey

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I reflect on and discuss the feeling of disillusion that often comes when things don't work for you on your healing journey. Feelin...

59: Should I Go On The Pill For Period Problems?

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I regularly get asked about the pill. People wonder whether they should go on the pill, come off the pill, etc.  I often hear from people who have be...

58: Being Busy From A Place Of Ease ~ With Ellen Franklyn-Carr

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Ellen Franklyn-Carr all about what it means to be busy from a place of ease. In the wellnes...

57: Facilitation, Learning Design, and Minding Yourself as a Professional ~ With Pleun Andriessen

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pleun Elsa Andriessen is a graduate of the 2022 Menstrual Cycle Coaching and Facilitation Professional Training. She now runs the Bloody Practical men...

56: Befriending Disappointment

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I chat with you about navigating disappointment and how when we learn to befriend it, it can be easier to be with. Often we avoid taking risks i...

55: The Importance Of Celebrating Yourself

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you take time to celebrate yourself? The small wins? The big wins? The small steps towards progress in something? In this episode I reflect on wha...

54: The Healthy Fight/Flight Response

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat about something that is not talked about much in the wellness and trauma space – the healthy fight/flight response. There is ...

53: Trauma And My Relationship With Driving

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share with you my own personal relationship with driving and why I have had my challenges with it as a result of trauma. I also dis...

52: A Reflection On One Year Of Podcasting!

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I've officially completed one whole year of the From Pain To Power Podcast! In this episode on my reflections from the creative year it's been. We c...

51: Cyclical Business Episode: Looking For Approval

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode as part of the Cyclical Business Series, we explore the common barrier to creativity and business which is "looking for approval" from...

50: Nutrition & Herbal Medicine With Siobhán Carroll

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I get to chat to naturopath and herbalist Siobhán Carroll who is based in Co. Clare, Ireland. Siobhan has a clinic treating her clien...

49: How To Regulate Your Nervous System

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we chat about what "regulation" means exactly when it comes to your nervous system, and how to have more of it in your body and emoti...

48: The Nervous System And Polyvagal Theory

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I go into more detail on the nervous system and the Polyvagal Theory. We chat about the fight/flight response, the freeze response, tr...

47: Making Brave Decisions

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share a personal update from my life at the moment in relation to making difficult decisions. We reflect on our past difficult deci...

46: Cyclical Business Episode: Investing In Support

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I've decided to launch one episode a month on running a "cyclical business." Running a cyclical business aims to integrate the values of inclusion, se...

45: Trauma And Chronic Pain

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I chat with you all about what role trauma plays in chronic pain. I explore different types of traumas, what happens in the body and ...

44: Trauma And The Mind-Body Connection

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"What can I do to shift my nervous system, so that these critical thoughts aren't there all the time?" In this episode, which is a follow-on from epi...

43: What Is Trauma?

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we chat about what trauma is, how it impacts us, why it's important to be trauma-informed in the women's health space, how I work with...

42: On Being In The Media

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I share some personal reflections on my last week. I had my work featured in the mainstream media here in Ireland which also included ...

41: Easing Mindfully Into The New Year - With Jennifer Van Uffelen

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I chat with a former client of mine and graduate of the Menstrual Cycle Coaching and Facilitation Professional Training, Jennifer Van...

40: An End Of Year Endometriosis Update

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I share a personal update with my journey with endometriosis as I approach the end of the year. This is relevant for anyone with any k...

39: What Are Your Hidden Loyalties?

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we chat about what hidden loyalties are, how they play a role in our lives, and how we can uncover them? In episode 37, we spoke abo...

38: 12-Step Recovery, Music, And Creativity With Shannon Curtis

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I had the pleasure of being joined by singer/songwriter and recording artist, Shannon Curtis, to speak about all things creativity, r...

37: Self-Care Inspiration For The Holiday Season

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, let's chat about how we can prepare our self-care for the holiday season and Christmas this December. What we discussed and what to...

36: Have You Met Your Inner Wise Woman, Your Cailleach, Your Jaguar?

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I explore the concepts of the Inner Wise Woman, the Cailleach, and the Jaguar as they pertain to Celtic and Shamanic wisdom traditions...

35: Cosmetics And The Beauty Industry

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we chat about the role cosmetics and the beauty industry has on our hormonal health and on our relationship with ourselves. The cos...

34: Reclaiming Our Relationship With Sport & Movement

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I was delighted to be joined with a former client, peer, and co-founder of Move2B, Órna Murray. We dive deep into our relationship w...

33: Menstrual Cycle Awareness As A Healing Tool For PMDD — With Liz Moreton

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I am joined with a dear listener of the podcast, Elizabeth Moreton, to talk about her journey with PMDD and how Menstrual Cycle Awaren...

32: Showing Up For Yourself

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about what it means to show up for yourself and the different ways we can do that. Sometimes we can't always feel amazing, pe...

31: What Is Power? And How Do You Access Yours?

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I speak about what power is, the different ways power shows up in the world, the different power dynamics, and how we can access our o...

30: The Power Of Support

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I speak to the power and magic of getting support in your life. There are so many ways we can access support. And even though it might...

29: Grounding Exercise For Anytime, Anywhere

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I have found myself quite busy in my inner spring of the menstrual cycle. I would love to share with you live in this episode a simple guide...

28: What To Do When You Get Triggered

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I was asked by a client in a group I was facilitating recently what she should do when she gets emotionally triggered. We had been doing work on Men...

27: The Importance Of Integration

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How can we make the most of our self-development, healing, and recovery work? How can we take the benefits away with us after coaching or therapy ses...

26: Pleasure, Power, And Patriarchy – With Dr. Shirley Graham

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I invited my good friend Shirley onto the podcast, or Dr. Shirley Graham! We had a lovely and engaging conversation on all things p...

25: The Inner Critic Series Part 4: Integrate The Critic

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for the 4-part series on the inner critic in our healing and recovery journey. In this episode, we discuss the 4th stage in the process, which...

24: The Inner Critic Series Part 3: Befriend The Critic

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for the four-part series on the inner critic in our healing and recovery journey. In this episode, we discuss the third stage in the process, ...

23: The Inner Critic Series Part 2: Boundary The Critic

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for the four-part series on the inner critic in our healing and recovery journey. In this episode, we discuss the second stage in the process,...

22: The Inner Critic Series Part 1 – Meet The Critic

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for the four-part series on the inner critic in our healing and recovery journey. Many of us have a strong inner critic that prevents us from ...

21: Living Cyclically With Or Without A Menstrual Cycle – With Kate Codrington

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do we practice Menstrual Cycle Awareness or live cyclically when we don't have a cycle or when our cycle is irregular? In this episode, I am joine...

20: Yoga And The Menstrual Cycle With Course Graduate – Anna Przybylo

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join me for this rich and interesting conversation with my recent Professional Training graduate Anna Przybylo. We talk all things menstrual cycle awa...

19: Menstrual Cycle Coach Graduate Story – With Rachel Lewis

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lisa is joined with a former student of the Menstrual Cycle Coaching and Facilitation Professional Training – Rachel Lewis. Lisa an...

18: Menstrual Cycle Coach Graduate Story – With Paula Byrne

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I am joined by a former student and graduate of my Menstrual Cycle Coaching and Facilitation Certification, Paula Byrne. We chat thro...

17: Recovering From PMDD

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder or PMDD affects 1 in 20 women worldwide. It is a mental health condition that is linked to female sex hormones and th...

16: Commitment: Why It Matters & How To Get Better At It

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I share with you some reflections and coaching guidance on our relationship with commitment, why it's hard, and how to improve our abi...

15: My Top 7 Tips For Soothing Pain

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I share with you my top 7 tips for soothing pain. These can be used for period pain, PMS or PMDD pain, endometriosis pain, ovulation p...

14: The Difference Between Sexism And Misogyny

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we explore the difference between two important words in feminism: Sexism v Misogyny. It is important to understand the difference and...

13: When You're Afraid Of Your Own Dark Feelings And Thoughts

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss the common reality of being afraid of your own feelings and thoughts. We talk about why it happens and what you can do to b...

12: Overcoming Procrastination

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we explore how to overcome procrastination in a way that is sustainable and truly long lasting. Many of us struggle with procrastina...

11: How To Become A Menstrual Cycle Coach

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we explore the ways in which you can become a menstrual cycle coach or period coach, or, how to integrate menstrual cycle coaching int...

10: The Inner Winter Of The Menstrual Cycle (Menstruation)

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we chat about the Inner Winter of the menstrual cycle, or menstruation. This is the low energy point of the cycle. The dark feminine p...

9: The Inner Autumn Of The Menstrual Cycle (Pre-Menstruation)

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the Inner Autumn of the Menstrual Cycle and why this time can be so challenging. So many people struggle with PMS or PMDD ...

8: The Inner Summer Of The Menstrual Cycle (Ovulation)

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we explore Ovulation - the Inner Summer of the Menstrual Cycle. We talk about why ovulation is important for our health, how to naviga...

7: The Inner Spring Of The Menstrual Cycle (Pre-Ovulation)

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we chat about the Inner Spring of the menstrual cycle, or the pre-ovulation time. We talk about self-care, how to navigate that time,...

6: Inviting In More Gentleness

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we explore what gentleness is, how we can invite more of that energy into our lives and our healing journey, and why that's important....

5: Befriending Jealousy

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this short episode we explore what jealousy is, why it happens, why it is uncomfortable and how we can come into an easier relationship with it. Je...

4: Travel, Holidays and The Menstrual Cycle

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this short episode we explore how to plan your travel or holidays around your menstrual cycle to get the best out of your time and set yourself up ...