In this episode of The MumPoster Podcast, Dr Natasha Wallace is joined by Emma Goff, a certified fertility awareness educator and miscarriage doula, for an eye-opening conversation about menstrual cycles, fertility awareness, and hormonal health.
Together, they explore why so many women grow up without truly understanding their cycles, how hormonal birth control can mask underlying issues rather than regulate them, and why cycle awareness is about far more than fertility alone. Emma shares her deep knowledge of how stress, lifestyle, nutrition, and life stages can impact menstrual health, and why learning to listen to your cycle is a powerful form of self-care.
This conversation also looks at the importance of open, honest communication with children about puberty and menstruation. Natasha and Emma discuss how early education can reduce shame, foster body trust, and help both girls and boys grow up with a healthier, more informed relationship to women's bodies.
This episode is a compassionate invitation to reconnect with your body, question what you've been taught about menstrual health, and feel empowered to make informed decisions - for yourself and the next generation.
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πΏ Connect with Dr. Natasha Wallace
Instagram: @drtasha_psychologist
Website: www.drnatashawallace.co.uk
Email: support@drnatashawallace.co.uk
β¨ Connect with Guest: Emma Goff
Website: https://emmamma.com
Email: info@emmamma.com
Instagram: @cyclicaldoula
π Key Takeaways
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Understanding your menstrual cycle is a vital part of overall health.
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Hormonal birth control may mask symptoms rather than regulate cycles.
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Stress can significantly disrupt menstrual cycles and hormonal balance.
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Education about cycles and puberty should start early with children.
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Open conversations about menstruation help reduce shame and stigma.
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Recognising cycle-related symptoms can support better health outcomes.
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Nutrition plays a key role in menstrual and hormonal health.
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Teaching boys about menstruation fosters empathy and understanding.
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Menstrual cycles change across different life stages.
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It's never too late to learn, reconnect, or educate yourself and others.
π Podcast Chapters:
00:46 β Understanding Fertility Awareness and Cycle Tracking
03:47 β Navigating Menstrual Changes Through Life
06:48 β The Impact of Hormonal Birth Control
09:50 β Talking to Children About Menstruation
12:49 β Recognising Signs of Hormonal Imbalance
15:47 β The Effects of Stress on Menstrual Cycles
27:01 β Understanding Stress and Hormones
29:07 β The Menstrual Cycle and Conception
34:31 β Empowerment Through Knowledge of Cycles
37:51 β Communication and Relationships
40:37 β Changing the Narrative for Future Generations
41:20 β Puberty and Early Signs in Girls
