Reproductive Rebel

In this tender and powerfully clarifying episode, we explore the unseen emotional threads that shape our hormonal rhythms. I’m joined by the luminous Hanna Kok of I Thrive for a conversation about grudges, forgiveness, emotional residue, and the biochemical reality of unresolved hurt.

We unpack how the stories we hold in our bodies influence cortisol cycles, inflammation pathways, menstrual patterns, and the vagus nerve. Hanna ...

In this episode of Reproductive Rebel, we’re igniting a conversation few dare to touch — what happens to our desire when our hormones begin to change?

I’m joined by somatic sex educator and intimacy coach Xanet Pailet to explore how perimenopause reshapes our relationship to pleasure, arousal, and connection. Together, we break open the myths that aging equals loss of libido — and instead, reveal how this phase can be a powerful ini...

Perimenopause is not just a hormonal transition—it is a nervous system initiation. In this episode of Reproductive Rebel, we sit with somatic practitioner Betsey Kudlinski to explore how the body, brain, and nervous system respond to the wild, liminal edges of midlife change.

We unpack why perimenopause can feel like a rupture—emotionally, physically, spiritually—and how somatic experiencing and gentle body-based practices can becom...

Your pelvic floor and core are more than just muscle groups — they are the foundation of your body’s strength, stability, and vitality. In this empowering episode of Reproductive Rebel, I sit down with women’s health expert Alicia Jones to unpack the often-overlooked connection between pelvic floor function, core engagement, and whole-body wellness.

We explore:

• Why pelvic floor health is crucial at every life stage — from your fi...

Your body has its own unique “pleasure language” — and learning to speak it fluently can change everything.

In this intimate and illuminating episode of the Reproductive Rebel Podcast, I’m joined by Sacha Fossa, a leading educator and practitioner in the Erotic Blueprints. Together, we explore:

• What the Energetic Erotic Blueprint is and how it works
• Why it’s essential for understanding arousal, connection, and intimacy
• How knowing ...

Perimenopause is already a wild ride for many women—hormones shifting, cycles changing, and the body sending signals we can’t ignore. Enter GLP-1 medications, marketed as quick fixes for weight management. But what happens when the “solution” comes with side effects that ripple through your hormones, gut, and emotional well-being?

In this episode, Alyx Coble-Frakes joins the Reproductive Rebel to unpack the unseen costs of GLP-1s du...

In this episode of Reproductive Rebel, we’re exploring a truth most women were never taught — that pleasure is not frivolous, it’s physiological. My guest, Carla Wainwright, somatic sex educator and priestess of embodied awakening, joins me for a profound conversation about how pleasure rewires the nervous system, restores hormonal balance, and opens the gateway to vibrant midlife health.

We’ll explore:

✨ How stress, shame, and socie...

What if productivity wasn’t about pushing harder, but about flowing with your body’s natural rhythms?

In this episode of The Reproductive Rebel Podcast, I sit down with Anna Hall of Embody Space to challenge the toxic hustle myth and explore what it means to live and work cyclically.

Anna shares how cycle-aligned planning allows you to tap into your natural energy, creativity, and rest phases without guilt. We explore:

✨ What cyclical...

Over the last two seasons of Reproductive Rebel I’ve talked about menarche and childbirth as rites of passage. This week I had the honor of sitting down with Jane Hardwicke Collings to discuss menopause as a rite of passage.

If you are 35 and older - this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

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Jane Hardwicke Collings is a grandmother, former homebirth midwife for 30 years, a teacher, writer and menstrual, childbirth and menopaus...

This is a previously aired episode of Reproductive Rebel, re-released in loving memory of Kerry Chamberlain.

What if breast cancer care could be about more than surviving? What if it was about living with intention, presence, and deep self-trust?

In this meaningful conversation, I sat down with Kerry Chamberlain to explore a holistic approach to breast cancer care—one that extends beyond conventional treatment to include emotional, s...

What if the most radical act of healing wasn’t found in a clinic, but in compassion?

In this episode of Reproductive Rebel, I sit down once again with Kirsten Karchmer, a pioneer in reproductive wellness and founder of I Stand With Her — a movement dedicated to rebuilding bridges between women in an increasingly divided world.

We talk about:

• Why polarization harms all of us, especially women
• How the simple act of reaching across di...

What if your sleepless nights are more than just stress or bad habits? What if they’re a message from your body asking for restoration?

In this episode of Reproductive Rebel, I sit down with Dr. Barry Krakow, a renowned sleep medicine specialist, to explore the profound relationship between sleep, hormonal health, and the body’s natural ability to heal. We dive into:

✨ Why sleep disturbances often signal deeper imbalances in the repr...

Who says sexuality has an expiration date? In this episode of Reproductive Rebel, I’m joined by Dr. Stephanie Bathurst — clinical sexologist, family therapist, and expert in sexuality and relationships — to break down what intimacy looks like as we age.

Together, we explore how desire shifts across the second half of life, the surprising gifts that come with aging and partnership, and how couples can navigate evolving dynamics while...

In this soul-stirring episode of Reproductive Rebel, we explore the ancient practice of Tantra—not as a sexual technique, but as a revolutionary path of healing for the feminine.

Join me as we unravel:

🌸 How shame becomes embedded in the body and what it takes to release it

🌸 Why Tantra is more about energy and embodiment than intimacy

🌸 Rituals and practices to begin awakening your feminine power

🌸 How to reclaim your womb and your...

In this episode of Reproductive Rebel, I’m joined by the luminous Kimberly Spencer of Crown Yourself — a coach, storyteller, and sovereign entrepreneur who knows what it means to rise from the ashes and birth herself anew.

Together we explore the alchemy of creation — how the portal of giving birth to babies and the portal of birthing businesses both demand a sacred shedding, a burning down of what no longer serves, and a courageous...

What if your fertility struggle wasn’t a personal failure—but a system failing you?

In this episode of Reproductive Rebel, I sit down with Kirsten Karchmer, founder of Conceivable, a revolutionary platform that blends the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern technology to make fertility support both accessible and cost-effective.

We talk about:

• Why so many fertility journeys feel isolating, expensive, and out of reac...

Midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s a crossroads. And for many women navigating the deep waters of perimenopause, it’s a moment of reckoning with who they’ve been… and who they’re becoming.

In this powerful episode of Reproductive Rebel, we’re joined by Mary Beth O’Connor, a fierce voice for transformation, to talk about what it really means to change careers, identities, and internal narratives in the middle of life.

We explore:

• Why peri...

We’ve all heard the warnings about the “biological clock.”
But what if the way we’ve been taught to think about fertility—and time—isn’t the full story?

In this episode of Reproductive Rebel, we explore the powerful distinction between chronological age and biological age, uncovering how your overall health, stress levels, and lifestyle can shape your reproductive potential far more than a calendar year ever could.

In this powerful episode, we dive into the truth behind the financial and emotional costs of IVF with Lakia Holmes, fertility advocate and founder of The Fertility Finance Coach. Together, we break down what most clinics don’t tell you — the real numbers behind treatment, the overlooked emotional toll, and how to reclaim sovereignty in your fertility journey.

You’ll learn:

✨ The true costs and common hidden fees of IVF

✨ Financial pla...