In our seventh episode, we discuss hormonal cycles and the difference between men and women.

Intro Description:

• The difference between men and women in hormonal cycles.
• How we can use this knowledge to better support ourselves and our family and friends.
• The daily cycle and influences of testosterone for men.
• The 28 day cycle of estrogen, progesterone and luteal phase for women. And how it affects us on a week to week basis.
• Learn to utilize your menstrual cycle to optimize your life.
• The effect of Alcohol on our hormonal balance.
• The importance of balance between giving and receiving.

Timestamps / Bullet Point Summary:

• 1:51-2:52 Lisa talks about the history of hormones and the celebration of women's cycle and self care.
• 2:53-4:03 Lisa talks about her passion for hormones,  knowledge, and understanding for men and women. Lisa found passion in learning more to understand herself better and support her family members, mostly being men.
• 4:03-4:45 Shannon talks about riding the wave versus accepting the changes in her hormonal cycle with grace and understanding.
• 5:36-6:36 Lisa talks about how testosterone can affect men’s: energy, libido, focus, work. When it peaks and when it plummets.
• 7:41-8:38 Lisa talks further into how men's testosterone can be influenced by movies, watching sports and much more.
• 8:51-9:40 Shannon shares her insight into having compassion for your housemates and partners in life. How important it is to support each other during these times and understand that you won't always align with your partner.
• 9:45-10:46 Shannon & Lisa talk about the difference in energy cycles and learning to rebalance and support each other.
• 12:58-18:43 Lisa shares important insight on the female cycle starting with day 1 of building estrogen back up.
• 13:48-14:36  Estrogen is the energy party girl. Your estrogen is at its highest before ovulation, when your estrogen is at its highest you will be the most attractive and confident during this time of your cycle.
• 14:36-16:04 Progesterone is the granny girl. Your progesterone will build after ovulation dn peak before menstruation. This is a restorative time for women when their energy will naturally be lower. Seven days before ovulation should be a self care period.
• 17:20-18:22 Luteal phase is the day after ovulation and is very similar to the day before your period.
• 18:43-20:08 Shannon share her personal experience during her menstrual cycle
• 20:08-21:08 How to work with your cycle and the household chemistry exchange.
• 21:35-24:06 Lisa shares a philosophical change and her important tips. Her passion for working with Shannon and going through the same cycle and how they support each other.
• 24:07-24:43 Lisa shares how women can use their period as a 6th vital sign of biofeedback. Using it as a reflection of how well you are managing your life: stress, eating and other habits.
• 24:45-25:30 Alcohol interferes with the healthy metabolism of estrogen.
• 26:10-26:57 Lisa talks about her family and the importance of sharing your experience and teaching compassion.
• 27:38-32:00 Shannon shares her beliefs in Filling the Cup. The importance of what you put in your cup first thing in the morning, let it be nourishing and positive. What you add matters to what you put out.  Being aware of what fills your cup and what depletes your cup.
• 32-34:10 Lisa shares her routines of filling her cup: laying in bed practicing gratitude every morning, journalling, playing with her kids, dancing and doing puzzles.
• 34:45-38 Shannon shares her morning routine: Journaling celebrations and awareness, writing her 3 biggest accomplishments for the day ahead, meditation and mantra. 
• 38-40:55  Shannon talks about stacking and alternating or  balancing giving and receiving, surrounding yourself with people who deplete your energy and people that energize you.
• 40:30-41:30 Conversations and timing.

References / Links: 

• Lara Briden www.larabriden.com
• Jolen Brighten https://drbrighten.com 
• Nicole Jardim https://nicolejardim.com