Understanding CYCLE Syncing To Fuel Your Body, Focus And Flow

In this episode of Take 20, we dive into the often silent subject of menstruation, affecting nearly 1.8 billion women globally. Our host sits down with Rashi Chaudri, head nutritionist at Nutrition in Sync, to discuss the importance of normalizing conversations around menstrual health. Rashi explains the concept of cycle syncing—a science-backed method of aligning lifestyle, workout, and diet according to the four phases of the menstrual cycle. They discuss each phase in detail, covering the menstrual, follicular, ovulation, and luteal phases, and how hormones like estrogen, FSH, and LH play a crucial role. The episode also explores the benefits of cycle syncing, proper nutrition, and workout routines for each phase, aiming to empower women with knowledge to improve their health and well-being.

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00:00 Intro! Coming up next!
01:01 About this EP
02:00 Meet the Expert: Rashi Chowdhary
03:00 What is Cycle Syncing
05:00 Breaking Down the Menstrual Cycle
06:06 Hormonal Changes and Their Effects
08:38 Diet and Lifestyle Tips for Each Phase
10:03 Exercise Recommendations During Menstrual Phases
12:54 The Role of Estrogen in the Follicular Phase
18:00 Maximizing the Ovulation Phase
20:33 Understanding the 30-Day Cycle
20:50 Using Apps to Track Your Cycle
21:40 Breaking the Stigma Around Periods
23:13 The Importance of Progesterone
24:58 Balancing Hormones and Self-Care
28:58 The Impact of Stress on Hormones
32:26 Supplements and Lifestyle Adjustments
40:00 Final Thoughts on Cycle Syncing
41:13 Outro : Stay Tuned for more!