748. The Power of Women’s Cycles: Embracing Feminine Wisdom in a Male-Dominated World

Almost 30

Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik

Education, Alternative Health, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.6 • 3.9K Ratings

🗓️ 25 February 2025

⏱️ 110 minutes

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In this episode, Dr. Kayla Osterhoff, neuropsychophysiologist and expert in women’s health, joins Lindsey to uncover the magic of the female body. From the gifts of oxytocin to breaking down the phases of the menstrual cycle, learn to honor your natural rhythm in a world designed for men. Ahead, Kayla unpacks the unique biological strengths of women, debunks myths about productivity, and unveils how men + women inherently thrive in different ways. Plus, discover what the corporate world would be like if it embraced women’s biology + leadership styles. Learn how to sync with your cycle to boost health, balance hormones, and vibe higher. Whether you're thinking about creating (a dream, a project, or literal life), or curious about the science behind the patriarchy’s design, this chat will evolve your understanding of your incredible body! We also talk about: The massive impact of oxytocin vs. dopamine on women + men Why women succeed differently from men in corporate culture Dr. Kayla’s take on closing gender gaps in science + health Cycle syncing myths + hormone friendly workouts Hormonal self-care staples: balancing sugar, stress, and sex hormones Why your luteal phase is the best time for neuroplasticity + neurogenesis The girl-boss burnout era and embracing slower, intuitive creation Future visions for education + workplace equity around women’s rhythms Why science is the ultimate flex in understanding yourself Resources Instagram: @dr.kaylaosterhoff Website: https://www.herbiorhythm.com Pre-order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: http://bit.ly/Almost30Book. Sponsors: Apothekary | Go to apothekary.co and get 15% off using the code ALMOST30 at checkout. Our Place | Visit fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 10% off sitewide. Ritual | Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/ALMOST30. Seed | Go to Seed.com/ALMOST30 and use code 25ALMOST to get 25% off your first month. Audible | New members can try Audible free for 30 days. Visit Audible.com/ALMOST30 or text ALMOST30 to 500-500. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30. Learn More: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/courses Join our community: facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Find more to love at almost30.com! Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome. Welcome, welcome, welcome to almost 30.
0:16.9	Hi, everybody. Welcome to the show. It's Lindsay. This is my best friend, Crystal Williams.
0:21.8	I was at a baby shower this weekend, and I heard the same old joke. What was it?
0:25.9	What about almost 60? Damn. And I said, hey, you bitch, listen. Let us evolve.
0:33.7	I said, ha, ha, ha. That's a great joke you've got.
0:37.3	I wonder, like, what my face is when people say that. I'm like, you guys are, boomers be booming, dude.
0:41.7	Boomers are so, everything has to be about them. You can't just be like, I have a podcast called
0:46.9	almost 30. And then be like, that's cool. Sounds good. What's it about? They have to be like, how is this not about me? What happened to radio?
1:05.0	Yeah. No, they just have to be like, I'm almost, they literally cannot have a thought into their brain that concerns another person. So they have to be like, oh, no, but I'm almost 60. It's like, great, this is not your podcast.
1:12.7	Dude, boomers are insane. Was it someone's grandma? It was an elderly person.
1:13.9	I don't know what they're... Just a random person.
1:15.0	Yeah, an elderly woman.
1:16.0	I don't know what her range was.
1:19.9	But like, yeah.
1:21.8	At this baby shower was my friend's baby shower and she was like, hey, can you like facilitate
1:25.0	the day, facilitate the day.
1:26.7	So welcome everybody, move everyone through the day.
1:29.3	Because at every event, you need a person that's going to be the guide or the reference point.
1:33.9	The mom didn't want to be.
1:35.5	So I was like, I'll just ask the mom.
1:37.7	I'll just ask her nicely to include her and be like, hey, is it okay if I facilitate the day?
1:41.7	Yeah. You know, I don't know if you want to do it. She's like, absolutely.
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