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Lively: #1 Cycle Syncing & Period Tracker App

From your first period to post-menopause, Ask Lively brings you clear, science-backed conversations with leading experts on hormones, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, mental health, nutrition, and more. Each episode is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to understand your body and thrive. Created by Lively app, trusted by millions of women to live in sync with their bodies. https://livelycycle.com/ http://instagram.com/livelycycle/ https://apps.apple.com/US/app/id6447674634 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.lively_app

Episodes

  1. 5 HRS AGO

    Why Stress and Sleep Are Ruining Your Hormonal Health and Cycle w/ Dr. Muskaan

    If your cycle feels heavier, your moods feel sharper, or your energy crashes harder than usual, it might not be “just hormones.” Stress and sleep are two of the most powerful, and often overlooked — factors shaping your hormonal health. When they’re out of balance, your cycle is usually the first to feel it. In this episode of the Ask Lively Podcast, host Nathalia sits down with Dr. Muskaan, a resident physician and women’s health advocate. Together, they unpack how chronic stress and poor sleep disrupt your hormones in real life. You’ll learn practical, realistic ways to restore balance without overhauling your entire routine. In this episode, you will discover: How chronic stress raises cortisol, and why that directly impacts your menstrual cycleThe role sleep plays in hormone regulation, recovery, and cycle stabilityWhy stress and sleep create a feedback loop that can worsen cramps, mood swings, and fatigueCommon signs your cycle is reacting to stress and sleep deprivationPractical, realistic ways to improve sleep and reduce stress to support hormonal healthWhy small lifestyle shifts can make a big difference in how your cycle feels month to monthRemember that your body isn’t failing you, it’s responding to the environment it’s in. When you start supporting your nervous system and prioritizing rest, your hormones often follow. You don’t need perfection. You need awareness, data, and gentler support. Resources & Links Try the Lively App for FreeLively InstagramLearn more about LivelyConnect with Dr. Muskaan; InstagramStay connected with Ask Lively, subscribe, follow, and leave a review so we can keep bringing you honest, empowering conversations about hormones, health, and living in sync with your body.

    42 min

  2. 21/12/2025

    How to Live, Eat, and Move for Each Cycle Phase w/ Dr. Shah

    Your cycle isn't unpredictable, it's your body’s brilliant, secret language! When you stop fighting your natural rhythm and start flowing with your body's four distinct phases, everything changes. You unlock new levels of energy, boost your mood, and maximize your workouts. But let's get practical: How do you actually live, eat, and move in true synchronization with your cycle? Join host Nathalia Levterova as she sits down with Dr. Sweta Shah, a board-certified family and functional medicine physician, to break down the ultimate, gentle guide to cycle syncing. In this episode, you will discover: What is happening hormonally in each of the four phases, and how to harness that unique energy.The best nutritional choices to fuel your body, whether you are ovulating or in the deep luteal phase.How to adjust your workouts to maximize energy and strength (and avoid burnout).Simple lifestyle shifts that make every phase feel easier, more intentional, and truly balanced.Remember: Your body is innately wise. Once you learn its rhythm, all the pieces start to click into place. Let's learn to listen together! Resources & Links Try the Lively App for Free:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lively-period-tracker-cycle/id6447674634Lively Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/livelycycleLearn more about Livelyhttps://livelycycle.com/Connect with Dr. Sweta Shah: Instagram: @thefunctionalchicStay connected with Ask Lively: Subscribe, follow, and leave us a review so we can keep bringing empowering episodes your way!

    32 min

  3. 07/12/2025

    Healing Your Cycle After Birth Control

    Millions of women feel blindsided when they stop hormonal birth control, dealing with everything from irregular cycles and breakouts to mood swings and fatigue. But what is truly happening inside your body during this transition? And how can you support your hormones as they find their natural rhythm again?Join host Nathalia Levterova as she sits down with Fertility Awareness Educator Michelle Agudelo to break down the post-pill experience. We cover how contraceptives impact your system, what you should expect, and the essential, practical tools like nutrition, detox support, stress management, and cycle tracking that restore your natural balance.Remember: You are not broken. Your body is just remembering how to work on its own again.Resources & Links: Try Lively App for free: https://livelycycle.onelink.me/6xCE/a...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livelycycleLearn more about Lively: https://livelycycle.com/Links to Learn More from Michelle Agudelo:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hausofflow/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelle.marie.a/- Website: https://www.haus-of-flow.com/Stay connected with Ask Lively: Subscribe, follow, and leave us a review so we can keep more episodes coming your way!

    52 min

  4. 23/11/2025

    PMS Symptoms Explained—And How to Feel Better

    What Is PMS and How Can You Fix It? If you’ve ever felt like your mood, motivation, or energy completely changes before your period, you’re not imagining it. Nearly 90% of women experience PMS, yet most of us are told it’s just “part of being a woman.” The truth? PMS is not random, and it’s not in your head, it’s your hormones and your brain working together in ways we were never taught. In this episode, we’re unpacking what’s really going on in the luteal phase, why some of us experience intense symptoms while others don’t, and the science behind how your hormones impact your brain, emotions, and even your relationships. Guest Spotlight: Dr. Sarah E. Hill is an award-winning research psychologist with over 100 scientific publications and two books to her name, including her newest release, The Period Brain. Her groundbreaking research has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Scientific American, and The Economist, and she’s been a guest on Good Morning America, The Today Show, and Diary of a CEO. Dr. Hill is one of the leading voices in women’s hormone research, translating the science of our biology into practical tools for living, leading, and thriving. She currently runs her research lab in the Department of Psychology at TCU and serves on the scientific advisory boards for companies like 28 Wellness and Flo Health. Resources & Links: Try Lively App for free: https://livelycycle.onelink.me/6xCE/asklivelyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livelycycleLearn more about Lively: https://livelycycle.com/ Links to Get More from Dr. Sarah HillGo to her website to see her books and learn more about her research: https://www.sarahehill.com/books/your-brain-on-birth-control/ Order her new book, The Period Brain: The New Science of Why We PMS and How to Fix It, by Sarah E. Hill Ph.D. from amazon or a bookstore near you.Follow her on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahehillphd/ If this episode made you rethink what PMS really means, make sure to Follow Ask Lively on Spotify or Apple Podcasts — and leave us a quick review! It helps more women find the show and take back control of their cycle health. Because when you understand your hormones, you understand yourself. 💛

    54 min

  5. 09/11/2025

    Period Pain or Something Bigger? Let's Talk Endometriosis

    In this episode of the Ask Lively Podcast, we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood and underdiagnosed conditions in women’s health — endometriosis. It affects 1 in 10 women, yet most spend 7–10 years searching for answers. We talk about why that is, how to recognize the signs, and what real healing and advocacy can look like. Painful periods aren’t “just part of being a woman.” Sometimes, they’re your body’s way of telling you something deeper is going on. Guest Spotlight: Dr. Sara Reardon is a board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist with over 18 years of experience. She’s the founder of The V-Hive, an online pelvic floor workout app designed to support women through pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, painful sex, and pelvic floor strengthening. Known as The Vagina Whisperer on social media, she’s also the author of the national bestselling book FLOORED: A Woman’s Guide to Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age and Stage. In this episode she unpacks what endometriosis really is, why it’s so often dismissed, and how to support your body — physically, emotionally, and holistically — when you’re living with chronic pain. Read Her Book: FLOORED: A Woman’s Guide to Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age and Stage https://thevagwhisperer.com/floored/ Online Workouts for your pelvic floor: 7 day free trial https://thevagwhisperer.com/membership/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.vagina.whisperer/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thevagwhisperer Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thevaginawhisperer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevagwhisperer/ Try the Lively App for free: https://livelycycle.onelink.me/6xCE/asklively Follow Lively on Instagram: @livelycycle Learn more about Lively: https://livelycycle.com/ Stay connected with Ask Lively: Subscribe, follow, and leave us a review so we can keep more episodes coming your way!

    37 min

  6. 26/10/2025

    You’re Not Lazy, You’re in Your Luteal Phase.

    If you’ve ever beaten yourself up for feeling tired, emotional, or unmotivated before your period, it’s not in your head. It’s your hormones. In this episode, we break down what’s really happening in the luteal phase and how to work with your body’s natural rhythm instead of fighting it. Guest Spotlight: Michelle Agudelo is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator, Menstrual Cycle Practitioner, and founder of Haus of Flow. She helps women confidently come off hormonal birth control, address PMS and period pain at the root, and master natural birth control, all while creating cycles that feel calm, predictable, and pain-free. Through science-based education and holistic strategies, Michelle empowers women to work with their cycles, not against them. Website https://www.haus-of-flow.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/michelle.marie.a/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hausofflow/ Resources & Links:Try Lively App for free: https://livelycycle.onelink.me/6xCE/asklivelyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livelycycleLearn more about Lively: https://livelycycle.com/ Stay connected with Ask Lively: Subscribe, follow, and leave us a review so we can keep more episodes coming your way!

    45 min

  7. 12/10/2025

    Cycle syncing for couples: Can it save relationships?

    Guest Spotlight: Dr. Tabitha A. Lowry https://www.instagram.com/adornnaturopathic/ https://www.adornnaturopathic.com/ Dr. Tabitha A. Lowry  is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, professor of anatomy and physiology, and women’s health advocate. She specializes in hormonal health, fertility, and sustainable weight management, helping women better understand and work with their bodies through every stage of life. Through her practice, Adorn Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Tabitha helps women struggling with conditions such as fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and endometriosis correct hormone imbalances so they can experience healthy periods, freedom from pain, avoid surgery, preserve fertility, and live radiantly. Her mission is simple: to help women feel aligned, confident, and consistent in caring for their health. Resources & Links Try Lively App for free: https://livelycycle.onelink.me/6xCE/asklively Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livelycycle Learn more about Lively: https://livelycycle.com/ Stay connected with Ask Lively: Subscribe, follow, and leave us a review so we can keep more episodes coming your way!

    42 min
  8. Trying to Conceive? Here’s What You’re Not Being Told

    28/09/2025

    Trying to Conceive? Here’s What You’re Not Being Told

    If you’ve been trying to start a family for months — or even years — you’ve likely heard the same generic advice over and over again. But what if there’s more to the story? In this episode, Ask Lively host Nathalia sits down with Dr. Nirali Jain (@eggspert_md) — board-certified OB/GYN and reproductive endocrinologist — to uncover the real science, the hidden factors, and the conversations no one is having about fertility. From understanding what a healthy ovulatory cycle actually looks like, to how stress, nutrition, and conditions like PCOS or endometriosis can impact conception, this conversation is all about clarity and empowerment. Whether you’re actively trying to conceive, planning for the future, or just want to better understand your body, this episode breaks down the truths every woman deserves to know. What you'll learn in this episode Why relying on period-tracking apps alone can cause women to miss their fertile window.The difference between traacking your period and tracking ovulationWhat "egg quality" really means and how it changes over time.Surprising lifestyle and health factors that may be preventing conception.What early signs, labs, and overlooked causes women (and men!) should be paying attention to.How to advocate for yourself in the fertility space when you feel dismissed.Practical next steps to feel more in control of your journey Guest Spotlight: Dr. Nirali Jain Dr. Jain is a reproductive endocrinologist and OB/GYN based in NYC/NJ who’s passionate about bringing science-based fertility education to women everywhere. She combines her deep expertise with approachable, relatable teaching to help women understand their bodies — and take charge of their fertility with confidence. Follow Dr. Jain on Instagram: @eggspert_md Resources & Links Download the Lively App to start tracking your cycle and gain insights into how your body shifts through each phase. Lively gives you personalized tips on what to eat, move, and do — whether you’re cycle syncing, navigating pregnancy, or trying to conceive.Link to download App Store‎Lively ~ Period Tracker, Cycle​ Stay connected with Ask Lively: Subscribe, follow, and leave us a review so we can keep more episodes coming your way!Join the conversation on Instagram: @livelycycle Final Takeaway Your cycle is not just about your period — it’s your monthly report card. Understanding it can transform how you approach fertility, health, and life. Don’t settle for confusion or dismissal; you deserve answers and support. Tune in, track your cycle, and take the guesswork out of your health with Lively. ✨ Don’t forget to hit Follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. One tap helps us bring on more experts, grow the Lively community, and give you the tools you deserve to thrive.

    40 min
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From your first period to post-menopause, Ask Lively brings you clear, science-backed conversations with leading experts on hormones, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, mental health, nutrition, and more. Each episode is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to understand your body and thrive. Created by Lively app, trusted by millions of women to live in sync with their bodies. https://livelycycle.com/ http://instagram.com/livelycycle/ https://apps.apple.com/US/app/id6447674634 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.lively_app

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  • Creator
    Lively: #1 Cycle Syncing & Period Tracker App
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
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