The 28ish Podcast - Your cycle is more than your period

Carrie McKinnon
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We’re a podcast dedicated to making space for menstrual cycles, cyclical living, divine feminine power, and everything in between. We get into the details of periods, hormones, cycle tracking, feminine business prowess, and every other aspect of being a bleeding person.

  1. FEB 1

    S3E2: When Burnout Lives in the Body, Not the Mind

    In this episode, Carrie sits down with D’Layne Benson to unpack what’s really happening beneath chronic overwhelm, burnout, and the constant feeling of “doing too much but never enough.” Drawing from her experience as a nurse and her work supporting women through nervous system regulation, D’Layne explains how over-functioning, people-pleasing, and perfectionism are not personality flaws, but physiological patterns shaped by stress, hormones, and survival. Together, they explore why rest isn’t something to earn, how the body communicates long before it breaks down, and what it actually looks like to rebuild trust with your body instead of fighting it. This conversation is grounding, honest, and deeply validating for anyone who’s been stuck in go-mode for too long. Here's how to get in touch with D'Layne: FB https://www.facebook.com/dlaynebenson IG https://www.instagram.com/dlaynebensonwellness LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dlaynebensonwellness Website http://www.dlaynebensonwellness.com Free Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14gojdvWdK/

    41 min

  2. JAN 13

    S3E1: What would change if you trusted your cycle more than your to-do list?

    In this episode, Carrie talks with Tanja Degitz, a chronic pain and burnout mentor for women entrepreneurs. Tanja shares how leaving a stable career, building an online business, and living as a digital nomad led her to confront burnout, chronic pain, and people-pleasing patterns she couldn’t outwork. Together, they explore how menstrual cycle awareness, mindfulness, and redefining consistency can help women prevent burnout and build lives that actually feel sustainable. In this episode we dive into why high-achieving women burn out first, how cycle awareness changes self-care and productivity, the link between people-pleasing, pain, and exhaustion, and why slowing down is a strategic skill, not a weakness! Where to find Tanja: Download Tanja's free Pain Relief Starter Kit:  https://the-healing-letter.kit.com/c8bd7c9f51 Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/making.it_possible/

    37 min

  3. TRAILER

    Season 3 Preview

    We're back and we've got a new song!

    3 min

  4. 01/27/2025

    The Menarche Zine: A Story From Kenya

    In this episode, we continue our journey with The Menarche Zine, a heartfelt collection of stories about women’s first periods. This time, we travel to Kenya to uncover a powerful tale that highlights the shared yet deeply personal experience of menarche and its cultural significance. Join us as we explore how storytelling transforms this universal milestone into a celebration of connection, identity, and empowerment.

    6 min

  5. 12/12/2024

    The Menarche Zine: A Story From Newfoundland

    In this episode, we explore The Menarche Zine, a heartfelt collection of stories about women’s first periods. Join us as we dive into a unique tale from Newfoundland, shedding light on the shared, yet deeply personal, experience of menarche and its cultural significance. Discover how storytelling can turn a universal milestone into a celebration of connection and empowerment.

    8 min

  6. 04/19/2024

    Coming To Terms With Your Cycle - The 28ish Podcast

    Dive into the world of menstrual cycle awareness, cultural exploration, and creative expression with our latest episode featuring Maja Juzwiak. As a nomadic photographer turned advocate for menstrual health, Maja brings a fresh perspective to the conversation. Join us as we learn all about Maja's journey from a life of travel to founding the association "Unboxing Cycles" in Zürich, Switzerland. Discover how her passion for art, philosophy, and psychology intertwines with her mission to destigmatize discussions around menstrual health. In this enlightening episode, Maja shares stories of her encounters with different cultures and their unique approaches to cycle tracking. Explore the intersection of art, storytelling, and menstrual advocacy as we uncover the creative ways communities around the world are embracing cycle awareness. Learn more about Maja and the work she's doing by visiting: unboxingcycles.com or following her on Instagram: @majajuzwiak Stay connected with us on social media for updates and more thought-provoking content: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/28ish/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/28_ish/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28ish/

    55 min

  7. 12/29/2023

    Optimizing Your Cycle with Dr. Laura DeCesaris

    For the last episode of 2023, we sat down with Dr. Laura DeCesaris to discuss the process of optimizing one's cycle. Dr. Laura DeCesaris is a functional medicine-trained health strategist and consultant for high-achieving women. Her background in health and nutrition, chiropractic medicine, and functional medicine informs her private practice, Heartroot Health as she combines this with her passion for the improvement of women’s health through simple, sustainable lifestyle changes. In this episode, Dr. DeCesaris and Carrie discuss women’s biohacking and the menstrual cycle, balancing life before, during, and after the cycle, holistic self care, and optimizing your cycle. You can learn more about Dr. DeCesaris by visiting her website at www.drlauradecesaris.com and check out her Instagram page at dr.lauradecesaris. Stay Tuned and Connected with Us at: FB/Linkedin: 28ish IG: 28_ish For all of our listeners, thank you for a wonderful year and we will see you in 2024!

    54 min

  8. 12/22/2023

    Reproductive Honesty with Dr. Carolina Sueldo

    Carolina M. Sueldo, M.D. is board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology (ObGyn), as well as Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI).  Her educational background spans across two continents as she attended Universidad del Salvador in Argentina and completed her OBGYN residency at UCSF Fresno.  While completing her Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility fellowship at the University of Connecticut Health Center, Dr. Sueldo also completed a Master of Science Program in Clinical and Translational Research. As a global citizen, she advocates and practices integrative medicine, the use of non-western medical ideologies, in her daily work. In this episode, Dr. Sueldo discusses the benefits of integrative medicine in her field, period stigmas in Argentina versus the United States, her relationship with her cycle, and her opinions about hormonal and reproductive health. Her passion for honest and inclusive dialogue around reproductive health is a refreshing take within the scope of women’s health. You can follow Dr. Sueldo at drcarolinasueldo on Instagram and Youtube and check out her website, www.drcarolinasueldo.com.

    50 min
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We’re a podcast dedicated to making space for menstrual cycles, cyclical living, divine feminine power, and everything in between. We get into the details of periods, hormones, cycle tracking, feminine business prowess, and every other aspect of being a bleeding person.

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