What if your menstrual cycle wasn't something to manage, fix, or push through, but something you could actually learn to work with?
This week on Groovy Geminis, we're joined by Ines Tielas, a menstrual literacy educator helping women and menstruating people reconnect with their bodies and feel more empowered throughout their cycles, from their first period through menopause.
Most of us were taught very little about our menstrual cycles beyond how to manage our periods. But understanding our hormones, energy fluctuations, and natural rhythms can completely change how we approach our health, productivity, and relationship with our bodies.
We talk about menstrual cycle awareness, the pressure to operate at the same pace every single day, and why understanding our bodies is so closely connected to autonomy and self-trust.
We also explore perimenopause, the cultural narratives surrounding aging, and what it might look like to approach these transitions with more curiosity and less fear.
And because this is Groovy Geminis, we venture into astrology, spirituality, and Inês's fascinating journey from politics and policy work to menstrual education, including the experiences that shaped her perspective along the way.
In this episode, we explore:
- What menstrual literacy actually means and why it matters
- Understanding the different phases of the menstrual cycle
- Cycle awareness, natural rhythms, and the pressure to be constantly productive
- Body literacy, autonomy, and learning to trust yourself
- Perimenopause, menopause, and changing the conversation around aging
- The intersection of astrology and menstrual health
- Inês's personal journey and the experiences that led her to this work
Whether you're just beginning to understand your menstrual cycle, navigating hormonal changes, or questioning why we're expected to function the same way every day, this conversation offers a different perspective on what it means to live in tune with your body.
Connect with Ines:
Learn with Ines:
Free Menstrual Literacy Masterclass
Ready to better understand your cycle? Sign up for Ines's free menstrual literacy masterclass.
SOVEREIGN – 12-Week Training Academy
A 12-week training academy for women and menstruating folks ready to take back control of their cycles and reclaim the knowledge that should've always been theirs.
The next round begins November 15, and enrollment is open now!
Explore SOVEREIGN and enroll here.
Books & Resources:
Second Spring by Kate Codrington
A resource for navigating perimenopause and menopause with greater awareness and understanding.
Wise Power by Alexandra Pope & Sjanie Wurlitzer
An additional menopause resource recommended by Ines, even though we didn't get to mention it during the episode.
Interamnia – Business Software for Intuitive Businesses
The business software we discussed in the episode, designed for intuitive, purpose-driven entrepreneurs.
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