The Inner Rhythms Podcast
Episodes
Episode 71 - Reflecting on Health, Loss & Ancestral Connection
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🐚Topics coveredReflecting on an intensely difficult year & choosing to see lessons in hardshipHealth journey through typhoid fever, pregnancy l...
Episode 70 -Tech Meets Cycle Wisdom: Pioneering the Future of Non-Hormonal Birth Control with Eirini Rapti of inne
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐚Topics coveredWhy measuring progesterone directly changes everythingThe difference between temperature tracking & hormonal dataHow technology ...
Episode 69 - Reclaiming Your Power in Birth with Karissa Bollinger
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐚Topics coveredKarissa's journey from corporate wellness to birth work through personal initiationWhy intellectualizing birth doesn't pre...
Episode 68 - Reclaiming Health Through Circadian Biology & Sunlight Wisdom with Zaid K. Dahhaj
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐚Topics coveredZaid's journey from competitive athlete to circadian biology educatorCircadian biology defined: body as a timing system tied to...
Episode 67 - Seasonal Eating & Your Body Clock: Why Food is Information
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐚Topics coveredApplied quantum biology as the missing link in hormone healthFood as information, light, and time rather than just calories or mac...
Episode 66 – From Boy to Man: Why Men Aren’t Stepping Up & How to Build Safe, Balanced Relationships with Alessandro Frosali
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐚Topics coveredAlessandro's personal journey to becoming a men's coachWhy men aren't stepping up - pendulum swing from toxic to pass...
Episode 65 - How to Unlearn Shame Around Our Menstrual Cycle
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐚Topics coveredThe difference between guilt and shame - guilt says "I did something wrong" while shame says "I am something wrong&qu...
Episode 64 - Decolonizing Our Closets & Reconnecting to Earth with Jeanne de Kroon
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐚Topics coveredJeanne's journey from mainstream modeling to discovering authentic craftsmanship in NepalThe founding and growth of Zazi Vintag...
Episode 63 - PMS After Miscarriage: A Raw & Real Share About My Last 5 Months
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
⚠️ CONTENT WARNING ⚠️This episode contains detailed discussion of pregnancy loss, miscarriage, intense grief, and emotional trauma. Please lis...
Episode 62 - The Wheel of the Year & Seasonal Living with Eimear Burke
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐚Topics coveredEimear's journey from a strict Roman Catholic upbringing to discovering DruidryWhat Druidry is as a nature-based spiritual path...
Episode 61 - The Connection Between Chakras, Menstrual Cycles & Emotional Health with Julia Rugosa
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐚Topics coveredHow Iris and Julia met on a magical retreat in France and became instant friendsWhat the chakra system is and how it connects to o...
Episode 60 - How the Position of Your Womb Impacts Menstrual Health
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐚Topics coveredUnderstanding basic uterine anatomy and how the uterus is held in place by ligaments and fasciaDifferent uterine positions: anteve...
Episode 59 - Why Your Gut Health Matters Before, During, and After Pregnancy with Dr. Kelsey Stang
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐚Topics coveredDr. Kelsey's journey from studying the history of motherhood to becoming a naturopathic doctorHer personal experience with SIBO...
Episode 58 - Menstrual Traditions in India with Mehvish Khan
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐚Topics coveredMehvish's personal journey into menstrual health and her cultural background in Gujarat, IndiaAncient Indian practices around m...
Episode 57 - The Science of Safe Charting: Fertility Awareness Education with Nat Daudet
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐚Topics coveredThe difference between in-depth fertility charting and basic cycle trackingWhy the rhythm method is unreliable and how it differs fr...
Episode 56 - New Non-Hormonal Birth Control Methods: Innovation or Interruption?
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐚Topics coveredCritical analysis of Mifepristone as a "hormone-free" weekly birth control pillExamination of a new microscopic valve syst...
Episode 55 - Your Truth Is Your Medicine: A Journey of Transformation with Janne Robinson
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐚Topics coveredJanne's transformative journey from feeling trapped in her life to creating a new path aligned with her truthThe power of liste...
Episode 54 - The Connection Between Your Menstrual Cycle, Stress, Safety, and Cellular Repair
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐚 Topics coveredUnderstanding adrenal physiology and the HPA axis (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal axis)The stress response cascade: what happens in...
Episode 53 - A Depth Psychological Approach to Menstruation with Dr. Roxanne Partridge
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐚 Topics coveredHow depth psychology differs from mainstream psychological approachesThe menstrual cycle as a path to self-knowing and wholenessMee...
Episode 52 - Ancestral Postpartum Care with Pānquetzani
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐚Topics coveredExploring Mexican traditional medicine (Curanderismo) and its holistic approach to healingThe sacred postpartum window (La Cuarenten...
Episode 51 - Supporting Autonomy: How Midwifery Approaches can Transform Women’s Health with Margot van Dijk
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐚 Topics coveredExploring the profession of midwifery and what it means to MargotThe importance of autonomy during pregnancy, birth, and beyond, an...
Episode 50 - My Miscarriage Experience
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐚 Content Warning: This episode contains a detailed discussion of pregnancy loss and miscarriage, which may be triggering for some listeners.Topics...
Episode 49 - Neurodivergent Pregnancy and Birth: Approach to Compassionate Care with Victoria White
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐚 Topics coveredVictoria’s background and how they became interested in birth work.The journey to specializing in neurodivergent pregnancy, birth...
Episode 48 - Awakening Your True Essence Through Movement with Virgílio Beatriz
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐚 Topics coveredVirgílio’s journey into music, DJing, and holding space for ecstatic dances, gatherings, and circles, is what fuels his passion ...
Episode 47 - ADHD and Hormones: How Your Menstrual Cycle Affects ADHD Symptoms with Adele Wimsett of Harmonise You
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐚 Topics coveredAdele's journey to specializing in women's health and ADHDThe significant connection between hormonal fluctuations and AD...
Episode 46 - Protecting & Regenerating Your Body from the Impact of Glyphosate and Everyday Toxins with Susana Puelles
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐚 Topics coveredIntroduction to Susana and her journey to becoming a Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Acupuncturist.Explanation of Glyphosate: Wha...
Episode 45 - Is the Holistic Hormone and Cycle Coaching Certification Right for You?
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐚 Topics coveredWhy I created the Holistic Hormone and Cycle Coaching Certification programWhat you'll learn inside my certification and what ...
Episode 44 - Exploring Psychotherapy to Support Mental Health for Fertility & Gynecological Issues with Alejandra Lozada Andrade
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐚 Content Warning: This episode discusses fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, and mental health topics including depression and suicidal thoughts...
Episode 43 - Filling the Gaps: Improving Birth Through Disability Education & Inclusive Care with Amy Rae
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐚Topics coveredAmy’s personal journey and experiences.How Amy decided to become a birth worker/educator and the pivotal moments that shaped their...
Episode 42 - The Fifth Vital Sign: Fertility Awareness Uncovered with Lisa Henderson-Jack
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐚 Topics coveredIntroduction to the guest and an overview of their work.Understanding fertility awareness and its benefits for users.Using the Fert...
Episode 41 - How I discovered what a sensorium is and how it changed my life
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐚 Topics Covered:What is a sensoriumWhere and how I discovered this beautiful practiceHow it changed my life and how I relate to myself and othersA...
Episode 40 - How to Access Ancient Wisdom as Modern Women with Nicole Costerus
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐚 Topics coveredIntroduction to Nicole and the work she is here to do.Nicole’s background and initiation into the Vodou lineage in Benin.The role...
Episode 39 - Thriving with ADHD while Running Your Business with Amanda Perry
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐚 Topics covered:Who is Amanda + why did she create her business?Amanda’s journey with ADHD and diagnosisHow ADHD shows up in women show up and h...
Episode 38 - 50 facts about me
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐚 Hey everyone! I wanted to take a moment to truly introduce myself and share some personal facts about who I am beyond just being your podcast hos...
We’re BACK with a new name: The Inner Rhythms Podcast is here. Launch on Jan 29!
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐚 I have something truly special to share with you today! I took a break from the podcast to reflect on my values and my own cyclical journey and d...
Episode 37 - Out of Your Head into the Body: An Intriguing Convo on Ancient Civilizations, Goddess temples, and Caves with Elisabet Alfstad
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special episode: a conversation with my co-guide Elisabet about our upcoming Wombs & Waters pilgrimage (March 17-23, 2025). You will lea...
Episode 36 - Join me for my Wombs & Waters Pilgrimage in 2025
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a little bit of a different podcast: a little peek into the why behind my Wombs & Waters pilgrimage taking place 17-23 March 2025.You will...
Episode 35 - First Blood: Honoring the Rite of Passage that is Menarche
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Iris shares about her own menarche experience and takes you on a journey sharing her vision around first blood. Topics coveredIris&ap...
Episode 34 - The Best Ways to Support Your & Your Baby's Microbiome with Kate Pope
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Iris sits down with Kate Pope, who is a mom, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner as well as Certified GAPS Practitioner. This conversatio...
Episode 33 - My Preconception & Fertility Journey
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Iris shares about her own preconception and fertility journey and gives you easy-to-implement tips for your journey.Topics covered Iri...
Episode 32 - Regenerative Living Made Easy for Beginners with Kyra de Vreeze
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Iris sits down with her friend Kyra de Vreeze. Kyra is a naturopath and Iris has always been impressed by how she grows her own food a...
Episode 31 - Het behandelen van PMS en Endometriose met Frequenties met Renee Steinmann
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(This episode is in Dutch as it contains a Dutch research announcement for the Dutch audience)In deze aflevering stelt Renee een super vet project voo...
Episode 30 - My ADHD Journey
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a very raw and vulnerable episode on my journey with ADHD and how I felt after I received my diagnosis. This is a personal story and my hope i...
Episode 29: Prime for Pregnancy - Why preconception is so crucial with Sarah Thompson
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Iris sits down with Sarah Thompson, a certified functional medicine practitioner who has specialized in maternity care. Honestly - thi...
Episode 28 - Salt for our Cyclical Health with Samantha Skyring
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Iris sits down with Samantha - the founder of Oryx Desert salt, mother and entrepreneur. Samantha's story is wildly inspiring and...
Episode 27 - Spirit Baby Communication & Wisdom with Sarah Naia Soleil
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Iris sits down with Sarah who is a Mother, Student Midwife, Birth Doula, and International Spirit Baby Intuitive. Have a listen to thi...
Episode 26 - Science, Stories & Herbal Wisdom about CBD for Cyclical Bodies with Shinta Lempers
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Iris sits down with friend and fellow plant nerd Shinta Lempers. Shinta is the founder of Heal Mary - a high quality ethically sourced...
Episode 25 - Holistic Period Health with Nicole Jardim
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Iris sits down with one of her mentors, Nicole Jardim. There is so much to cover when you put 2 hormonal health geeks in one room! We...
Episode 24 - My Sacred Water Priestess & Mary Magdalene Pilgrimage to France
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a little different than what you're used to on here. Iris shares about how joining a water priestess retreat in France changed he...
Episode 23 - Redefining Wellness: Embarking on a Holistic Hormone & Cycle Coaching Revolution
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Iris sits down her Cycle Seeds team member Suzanne to chat about the journey to become a Certified Holistic Hormone & Cycle Coach....
Episode 22 - The Shocking Truth about Sperm Health & Male Fertility with Dr. Miranda Myles
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Iris sits down with fertility expert Miranda Myles. And honestly.. it will most likely BLOW. YOUR. MIND. The topics of sperm health an...
Episode 21 - The Vulnerable Conversation with an Holistic OBGYN We All Need with Dr. Nathan Riley
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Iris sits down with holistic OBGYN Dr. Nathan Riley - and phewww this is such a deep vulnerable conversation! Nathan is such a wealth ...
Episode 20 - Womb Sovereignty, the Cyclical Continuum & Holistic Miscarriage and Abortion Care with Samantha Zipporah
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Iris sits down with Samantha Zipporah, who is a midwife, author and educator. This conversation invites you to think about the natural...
Episode 19 - Toxic Mold Exposure and Your Cycle with Bridgit Danner
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Iris sits down with Bridgit Danner to talk all about toxic mold. Many people are unaware toxic mold exists and the impact it can have ...
Episode 18 - Understanding Endometriosis: an in-depth conversation with Jessica Duffin
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Iris sits down with Jessica Duffin to have an in-depth conversation about endometriosis - a condition that affects a lot of people who...
Episode 17 - Acupuncture for Cyclical Health with Lauren Curtain
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Iris sits down with Lauren Curtain to discuss traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture for overall cyclical health across the life...
Episode 16 - The Business of Birth Control with Abby Epstein & Holly Grigg-Spall
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Iris sits down with Holly Grigg-Spall (the writer of Sweetening the Pill) and Abby Epstein (the producer of the documentary The Busine...
Episode 15 - The role of the thyroid in menstrual cycle health with Dr. Rachel Vong
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Iris sits down with ND Rachel Vong to discuss the often overlooked connection between out thyroid health and our menstrual health. To...
Episode 14 - The magic of abdominal massage for the menstrual cycle with Tara Ghosh
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Iris sits down with her friend Tara Ghosh who is a period educator and abdominal therapist. We talk about how abdominal massage/Arvigo...
Episode 13 - Ayurveda for Menstrual Cycle Health, Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum with Kim van der Veer
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Iris sits down with the lovely Kim from Start with Rasa. Kim is a Mother, Yoga Teacher & Ayurveda Coach. In this episode, we talk ...
Episode 12 - Non-Toxic and Safe Skin Care with Erin & Floor from Nourished
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Iris sits down with Erin and Floor, founders of Nourished - Europe's home of clean beauty and healthy living. They talk about the...
Episode 11 - Hormones & Dental Health with Dr. Leedia
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this mind-blowing episode Iris sits down with Dr. Leedia, a biological dentist who specialises in women's health and early childhood dental ed...
Episode 10 - Healing Your Acne Naturally with Jill Therese
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Iris sits down with Jill Therese, the founder of Heal Your Face With Food. We get really intimate with sharing our own stories with a...
Episode 09 - Why I returned to eating animal based foods
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, your host Iris Josephina shares her personal experiences with being vegetarian/vegan and transitioning back to eating animal based fo...
Episode 08 - Simple Embodiment Practices + How to Root in the Body with Juel McNeilly
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Iris sits down with her long-time friend Juel McNeilly who is a coach, mentor, facilitator, embodiment and healing arts guide and art...
Episode 07 - Hormonal Health & Hormone Testing with Ashe Milkovic
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Iris sits down with Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Functional Hormone Specialist Ashe Milkovic. They talk about the complexity ...
Episode 06 - Understanding Trauma & Using Trauma Informed Martial Arts for Healing with Georgia Verry
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Iris sits down with Georgia Verry, the founder of Fight Back Project. We talk about trauma, what it is, how it works in the brain &am...
Episode 05 - Fertility Awareness - The Best Way to Start Learning About Your Cyclical Body with Chloe Skerlak
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Iris sits down with Certified Fertility Awareness Educator Chloe Skerlak. They talk about how you can get started with fertility awar...
Episode 04 - Advocating for Human Rights in Childbirth and Beyond with Hermine Hayes-Klein
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Iris has an open conversation with her friend and international attorney Hermine Hayes-Klein, where they talk about topics related to...
Episode 03 - Linear vs Cyclical Business
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, your host Iris Josephina shares her personal experiences with both linear and cyclical business. She explains how linear business was...
Episode 02 - Agency & Sovereignty during Gynecological Visits
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, your host Iris Josephina shares about how we can stay true to ourselves, our bodies, our agency and our sovereignty when we find ours...
Episode 01 - A Warm Welcome to The Planting Seeds Podcast
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, your host Iris Josephina takes you on her own cyclical journey and shares about how she became a doula and holistic cycle guide who i...