Kick Cramp's Ass - The Podcast

Brittany Walker, M.S., RYT 500 | Kick Cramp's Ass LLC

Award-winning Kick Cramp’s Ass is your go-to for menstrual equity, womb wellness, and ending period poverty. Join host Brittany Walker, M.S., RYT 500—nutritionist, yoga instructor, and graduate psychology student—every Menstruation Monday for candid, taboo-breaking talks. Whether you call it a period or a cycle, we dive into reproductive health for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, athletes, military, and disabled communities. Tune in to master your cycle and advocate for menstrual justice through proven biopsychosocial methods. Join our movement for optimal health!

  1. 1d ago

    Parasites & Your Period: The Hidden Gut-Womb Connection

    Happy Menstruation Monday! In this episode of Kick Cramp’s Ass – The Podcast, host Brittany Walker uncovers the silent connection between intestinal parasites, gut dysbiosis, and chronic period struggles. When parasites colonize the digestive tract, they don't just cause digestive issues—they actively hijack your endocrine system, steal vital nutrients, and disrupt your estrobolome. Learn how systemic inflammation and leaky gut lead to estrogen dominance, heavy bleeding, and severe cramping, along with actionable, multi-phase holistic protocols to restore your gut terrain and reclaim your menstrual health. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How parasites grow in the gut and disrupt the endocrine system The role of the estrobolome in estrogen metabolism and heavy bleeding Subtle physical and clinical markers, from full-moon flares to unexplained iron deficiency Environmental disruptors like low stomach acid and glyphosate exposure A 3-phase holistic clearance strategy (Drainage, Antimicrobials, Gut Repair) Timestamps & Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction: The Gut-Womb Connection  03:17 - How Parasites Hijack the Endocrine System  06:49 - The Estrobolome & Estrogen Dominance  09:40 - Signs & Symptoms of Parasitic Infection  13:38 - Environmental Risk Factors & Disruptors  16:21 - Phases for Holistic Cleansing  23:02 - Final Thoughts: Empowerment Through Knowledge Key Takeaways: Endocrine Disruption: Intestinal parasites actively hijack the endocrine system and disrupt delicate hormonal balance. Estrogen Dominance: Gut dysbiosis directly impairs estrogen clearance, leading to functional estrogen dominance and heavy menstrual bleeding. Warning Signs: Subtle indicators like cyclical digestive flares and unexplained iron deficiency are key signs of an underlying parasitic burden. Environmental Vulnerability: Everyday disruptors—such as low stomach acid and glyphosate exposure—weaken the body's natural defenses against infection. Holistic Restoration: A structured, multi-phase holistic approach effectively restores gut integrity and brings the menstrual cycle back into harmony. We manifest a positive, productive, and peaceful day and menstrual cycle journey ahead! Connect with Us: Receive our newsletters and tips by subscribing to our Substack For additional menstrual wellness content, subscribe to our YouTube, Instagram, Threads, or LinkedIn Yoga, Breathwork, and Mindfulness Resources: Pilates for Periods Ready to make your own content? Become a friend of ⁠⁠Riverside.fm⁠ Visit our website for any additional resources and tools.  For listener’s mail, you can email contact@kickcrampsass.org

    Parasites & Your Period: The Hidden Gut-Womb Connection

  2. Aug 17

    From Shame to Seasons: Deconstructing Menstrual Stigma with Dr. Carmen McNeil-Clinkscales (Part 2)

    Welcome to Part 2 of a powerful two-part series! In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Carmen McNeil-Clinkscales to unpack the deep psychological, cultural, and societal roots of menstrual stigma—and how we can begin to heal them. Using the Biopsychosocial Model and the framework of the Inner Seasons (Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall), Dr. Carmen shares how understanding our biological rhythms can cultivate profound body trust, dismantle reproductive shame, and foster intergenerational healing. We also discuss practical strategies for clinical self-advocacy, macro-level societal shifts through health literacy, and the crucial role men and boys play in menstrual education. It's time to shift from shame to sovereignty. Tune in, rewrite your cultural narrative, and reclaim your cycle. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The Psychological Roots of Stigma: How societal taboos shape self-esteem, body image, and reproductive shame. The Inner Seasons Framework: Decoding the cyclical shift through the lens of menstrual Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. Intergenerational Healing: How breaking silence around period health creates a healthier legacy for future generations. Clinical Self-Advocacy: Practical strategies to advocate for yourself in medical settings and overcome healthcare bias. Incite Macro-Level Change: Why including men and boys in menstrual education is key to dismantling systemic stigma. Timestamps & Chapters: 00:00 – Recap from Part I 06:28 – Breaking Cycles and Initiating Healthier Approaches to Menstrual Cycles 14:15 – The Support of Male Counterparts 22:24 – Dr. Carmen’s Advice & Recommendations 29:44 – Wrap Up for Part II Key Takeaways: Menstrual Shame Is Systemic, Not Personal: Unpacking period taboos requires looking at cultural and psychological narratives rather than viewing shame as an individual failure. Your Cycle Has Seasons: Viewing the menstrual cycle through the "Inner Seasons" framework promotes body trust and helps align your daily energy with your biology. Healing Transcends Generations: Talking openly about cycle health breaks cycles of reproductive secrecy and heals intergenerational trauma. Health Literacy Restores Agency: Equipping yourself with biopsychosocial knowledge allows you to self-advocate effectively in clinical environments. We manifest a positive, productive, and peaceful day and menstrual cycle journey ahead! Resources & Links: Refresh your National Wellness knowledge with our past episodes: Strengthening Your Emotional Wellness for National Wellness Month Heightening Your Spiritual Wellness for National Wellness Month Amplifying Your Mental Wellness for National Wellness Month Sustaining Your Physical Wellness for National Wellness Month Register for ClinicianFest CEU Palooza on September 18, 2026 Follow Up with Dr. Carmen: Contact Dr. Carmen Follow Dr. Carmen on Instagram Check out Dr. Carmen’s website Connect with Us: Receive our newsletters and tips by subscribing to our Substack For additional menstrual wellness content, subscribe to our YouTube, Instagram, Threads, or LinkedIn Yoga, Breathwork, and Mindfulness Resources: Pilates for Periods Ready to make your own content? Become a friend of ⁠⁠Riverside.fm⁠ Visit our website for any additional resources and tools.  For listener’s mail, you can email contact@kickcrampsass.org

    From Shame to Seasons: Deconstructing Menstrual Stigma with Dr. Carmen McNeil-Clinkscales (Part 2)

  3. Aug 10

    From Shame to Seasons: Deconstructing Menstrual Stigma with Dr. Carmen McNeil-Clinkscales (Part 1)

    Happy Menstruation Monday! Welcome to Part 1 of a powerful two-part series! In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Carmen McNeil-Clinkscales to unpack the deep psychological, cultural, and societal roots of menstrual stigma—and how we can begin to heal them. Using the Biopsychosocial Model and the framework of the Inner Seasons (Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall), Dr. Carmen shares how understanding our biological rhythms can cultivate profound body trust, dismantle reproductive shame, and foster intergenerational healing. We also discuss practical strategies for clinical self-advocacy, macro-level societal shifts through health literacy, and the crucial role men and boys play in menstrual education. It's time to shift from shame to sovereignty. Tune in, rewrite your cultural narrative, and reclaim your cycle. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The Psychological Roots of Stigma: How societal taboos shape self-esteem, body image, and reproductive shame. The Inner Seasons Framework: Decoding the cyclical shift through the lens of menstrual Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. Intergenerational Healing: How breaking silence around period health creates a healthier legacy for future generations. Clinical Self-Advocacy: Practical strategies to advocate for yourself in medical settings and overcome healthcare bias. Incite Macro-Level Change: Why including men and boys in menstrual education is key to dismantling systemic stigma. Timestamps & Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Menstrual Stigma & Psychological Systems 09:12 – Medical Gaslighting, Cultural Biases & Reclaiming Authority 17:56 – The Importance of Awareness & Boundaries 30:55 – Reconnecting with the Body & Decoding the Inner Seasons 46:30 – Wrap Up for Part I Key Takeaways: Menstrual Shame Is Systemic, Not Personal: Unpacking period taboos requires looking at cultural and psychological narratives rather than viewing shame as an individual failure. Your Cycle Has Seasons: Viewing the menstrual cycle through the "Inner Seasons" framework promotes body trust and helps align your daily energy with your biology. Healing Transcends Generations: Talking openly about cycle health breaks cycles of reproductive secrecy and heals intergenerational trauma. Health Literacy Restores Agency: Equipping yourself with biopsychosocial knowledge allows you to self-advocate effectively in clinical environments. Action Items & Next Steps: Don't Miss Part 2! Be sure to subscribe and tune in for Part 2, premiering next Menstruation Monday, August 17th! We manifest a positive, productive, and peaceful day and menstrual cycle journey ahead! Resources & Links: Refresh your Inner Seasons knowledge with our past episode, Menstrual Cycle Seasons: Navigating the Inner Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall Register for ClinicianFest CEU Palooza on September 18, 2026 Follow Up with Dr. Carmen: Contact Dr. Carmen Follow Dr. Carmen on Instagram Check out Dr. Carmen’s website Connect with Us: Receive our newsletters and tips by subscribing to our Substack For additional menstrual wellness content, subscribe to our YouTube, Instagram, Threads, or LinkedIn Yoga, Breathwork, and Mindfulness Resources: Pilates for Periods Ready to make your own content? Become a friend of ⁠⁠Riverside.fm⁠ Visit our website for any additional resources and tools.  For listener’s mail, you can email contact@kickcrampsass.org

    From Shame to Seasons: Deconstructing Menstrual Stigma with Dr. Carmen McNeil-Clinkscales (Part 1)

  4. Aug 3

    The PMOS Paradigm Shift: Chronic Oral Inflammation and Hormone Dysfunction with Christine Horton

    Happy Menstruation Monday! Welcome back to the Kick Cramp’s Ass podcast. Did you know that chronic, silent inflammation in your mouth could be directly impacting your systemic metabolic health and exacerbating PMOS symptoms? In this eye-opening episode, guest Christine Horton joins the podcast to unpack the critical mouth-body connection. We dive deep into how periodontitis and chronic oral inflammation trigger systemic immune responses that ripple across your entire body—disrupting metabolic stability, fueling systemic inflammation, and complicating hormonal health. If you’ve been looking for the missing piece in your holistic health puzzle, this episode will transform the way you view dental care, health advocacy, and integrated medicine. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The Mouth-Body Connection: How oral bacteria and periodontal inflammation enter systemic circulation to impact metabolic health. The PMOS Link: The physiological connection between chronic oral inflammation, metabolic syndrome, and hormonal dysfunction. The Biopsychosocial Approach: Why effective care requires bridging the gap between dental professionals and medical doctors. Diagnostic & Testing Strategies: Key inflammation markers and oral microbiome tests you should be asking for at your appointments. Proactive Self-Advocacy: How to demand integrated medical records, ask the right questions, and assemble a care team that sees the full picture. Timestamps & Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to PMOS & The Mouth-Body Connection 05:46 – Health Advocacy, Language & Systemic Oral Inflammation 14:58 – Diagnostic Testing & The Biopsychosocial Model 23:59 – Bridging Dental & Medical Care for Hormonal Health 38:00 – Holistic Lifestyle Changes & Finding the Right Providers Key Takeaways: Your Mouth Is a Gateway: Dental health isn't isolated to your teeth—oral inflammation is a primary systemic trigger that influences metabolic and hormonal balance. Early Warning Signals: Bad breath, bleeding gums, and oral tissue changes can be early biological indicators of underlying endocrine or metabolic volatility. Integration Is Essential: Treating chronic health conditions requires breaking down the traditional silos between dental and medical practices. Advocacy Restores Agency: You have the power to request comprehensive inflammation testing and ensure your dental and medical records are shared across your care team. Action Items & Next Steps: Ask Your Dentist: Inquire about your current periodontal status, gum depth pockets, and localized inflammation markers during your next cleaning. Request Metabolic Labs: Ask your physician for comprehensive metabolic testing, including A1C, fasting insulin, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP). Bridge Your Care: Request that your dental records and periodontal reports be sent directly to your primary care doctor or endocrinologist. We manifest a positive, productive, and peaceful day and menstrual cycle journey ahead! Resources & Links: Refresh your PMOS knowledge with our past episode, Goodbye PCOS, Hello PMOS: Why the Name Change is a Win for Metabolic Health Register for ClinicianFest CEU Palooza on September 18, 2026 Follow Up with Christine: Take the PMOS Quiz Contact Fusion Health Coaching Follow Fusion Health Coaching on Instagram Book a FREE PMOS/PCOS Strategy Session Check out Fusion Health Coaching’s website Register for PCOS Con Connect with Us: Receive our newsletters and tips by subscribing to our Substack For additional menstrual wellness content, subscribe to our YouTube, Instagram, Threads, or LinkedIn Yoga, Breathwork, and Mindfulness Resources: Pilates for Periods Ready to make your own content? Become a friend of ⁠⁠Riverside.fm⁠ Visit our website for any additional resources and tools.  For listener’s mail, you can email contact@kickcrampsass.org

    The PMOS Paradigm Shift: Chronic Oral Inflammation and Hormone Dysfunction with Christine Horton

  5. Jul 28

    Regroup & Reclaim: Using the Biopsychosocial Model to Heal Your Cycle

    Happy Menstruation Monday! As we bridge the transition from Fibroid Awareness Month into National Wellness Month, it’s time to expand our definition of healing. You are not just an organ, an ultrasound scan, or a diagnosis—you are a whole, dynamic human being. In this episode, Brittany Walker breaks down the Biopsychosocial Model of Health, exploring how your physical biology, psychological processing, and socio-environmental factors intersect to shape your menstrual health, fibroid symptoms, and pelvic well-being. Move beyond surface-level symptom management and learn how to integrate the four essential pillars of wellness—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual—to cultivate deep cellular healing and reclaim your biological authority. What You Will Learn in This Episode: The Biopsychosocial Model: Why fibroids, severe dysmenorrhea, and chronic pelvic guarding are never driven by isolated biology alone. The 4 Pillars of Multidimensional Wellness: Practical, actionable strategies across physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health tailored for menstruators. Overcoming Systemic Disruptors: How stress-induced pelvic floor guarding, unexpressed emotion, and estrogen dominance impact cycle pain. Health Literacy as Defense: How understanding your physiological and medical options dismantles anxiety, restores personal agency, and empowers your care decisions. Grounding & Sovereignty Rituals: Daily somatic practices and boundary-setting strategies to support your nervous system and endocrine health. Key Takeaways: Pain is Multidimensional: Cyclical discomfort and fibroid pressure are influenced by the interplay of biological markers, emotional processing, and environmental stress. Health Literacy Restores Agency: Educating yourself on your body’s biochemistry removes fear and transforms your approach from passive management to proactive care. Rest Is Infrastructure: Setting firm mental and social boundaries during your late luteal phase is essential for nervous system regulation and hormone stability. Somatic Connection Matters: Simple practices like diaphragmatic breathing, pelvic down-training, and daily grounding shift your relationship with your body from conflict to deep partnership. Chapters: 00:00 – Bridging Fibroid Awareness Month to National Wellness Month 01:45 – Beyond the Uterus: Why We Need a Multidimensional Approach 03:10 – Decoding the Biopsychosocial Model in Menstrual Health 05:20 – Biological Factors: Estrogen Clearance, Tissue Architecture & Gut Health 07:05 – Psychological & Emotional Factors: Pain Processing & Pelvic Guarding 08:50 – Social & Environmental Factors: Healthcare Disparities & Stigma 10:15 – Pillar 1: Physical Wellness & Somatic Movement over High Stress 12:00 – Pillar 2: Mental Wellness, Health Literacy & Boundary Setting 13:40 – Pillar 3: Emotional Wellness, Releasing Tension & Community Support 15:10 – Pillar 4: Spiritual Wellness & Reconnecting with Your Cycle’s Rhythm 16:45 – The "I AM" Power Statement & Weekly Action Steps We manifest a positive, productive, and peaceful day and menstrual cycle journey ahead! Connect with Us: Receive our newsletters and tips by subscribing to our Substack For additional menstrual wellness content, subscribe to our YouTube, Instagram, Threads, or LinkedIn Yoga, Breathwork, and Mindfulness Resources: Pilates for Periods Ready to make your own content? Become a friend of ⁠⁠Riverside.fm⁠ Visit our website for any additional resources and tools.  For listener’s mail, you can email contact@kickcrampsass.org

    Regroup & Reclaim: Using the Biopsychosocial Model to Heal Your Cycle

  6. Jul 21

    Shedding vs. Cramping: Deciphering the Cellular Source of Your Period Pain

    Happy Menstruation Monday, KCA family! Your period pain is a biological data trail, not an inevitable sentence to double over in silence. In this episode of Kick Cramp’s Ass, we draw a hard line against normalizing debilitating pain. We move past generic summaries to break down the exact structural and chemical mechanics occurring in your pelvic bowl during your inner winter: the mechanical clearing of shedding vs. the inflammatory storm of cramping. Whether you experience heavy, dull pulling or sharp, white-hot spasmodic cramps, this masterclass equips you with the clinical literacy to decode your body’s signals, audit systemic disruptors, and execute a daily anti-inflammatory infrastructure to reclaim your physical peace. Topics Covered Shedding vs. Cramping: How to differentiate between the structural weight of endometrial tissue separation and chemical, prostaglandin-driven uterine ischemia. Systemic Disruptors: The hidden biological drivers amplifying pain—from estrogen dominance and liver clearance to Omega-6/Omega-3 fatty acid imbalances. The Role of Pelvic Floor Tension: How stress-induced muscular guarding creates a baseline state of pelvic hypoxia weeks before your bleed begins. The Anti-Inflammatory Infrastructure: Tactical, evidence-backed interventions using high-dose Omega-3s, ginger (as a natural COX-2 inhibitor), magnesium glycinate, and somatic pelvic decompression (Viparita Karani). Phase-Based Tracking: How to intercept pain during the late luteal window, peak bleed, and post-period recovery phase. Takeaways Pain is Data: Debilitating period pain is a sign of an underlying inflammatory chemical storm, not a structural flaw. Facilitate the Shedding: Mechanical tissue separation requires spatial decompression, downward energy, and vascular circulation—not forced immobility. Interrupt the Cramping: Spasmodic pain is driven by prostaglandin synthesis cutting off oxygen supply to uterine muscle. Target it directly with COX-2 inhibiting nutrition and smooth muscle relaxants. Lifestyle is Primary Intervention: By shifting your diet, releasing pelvic floor tension, and managing late-luteal stress, you command complete biological authority over your cycle. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to Menstrual Pain & The Myth of "Normal" Cramps 01:27 – Breaking Down Menstrual Discomfort: Cramping vs. Shedding 02:25 – The Importance of Clinical Literacy in Menstrual Health 03:38 – The "I AM" Power Statement for Pelvic Awareness 06:02 – Mapping the Physical Sensations of Your Inner Winter 07:15 – The Mechanics of Tissue Shedding: The Heavy, Dull Ache 10:58 – The Chemical Causes of Cramping: Prostaglandins & Ischemia 15:38 – Tracking the 3 Phases of Cyclical Discomfort Across Your Calendar 21:49 – Systemic Disruptors & The Inflammatory Pathway 23:03 – Endocrine Traps: Estrogen Dominance & Proliferation 26:24 – The Omega Ratio: Diet-Induced Inflammation & Seed Oils 29:40 – Pelvic Floor Tension: Stress, Clenching & Micro-Vascular Restriction 32:17 – Clinical Research: Endometrial $PGF_{2\alpha}$ & Intrauterine Pressure 33:15 – Shifting from Passive Symptoms to Proactive Infrastructure 35:11 – Nutritional Blockades: Ginger, EPA/DHA & Natural COX-2 Inhibitors 37:23 – Somatic Decompression: Gravitational Drainage & Diaphragmatic Down-Training 39:58 – Magnesium Glycinate: Natural Calcium Channel Blockers for Muscle Relaxation 42:31 – Episode Summary & Your Somatic Homework We manifest a positive, productive, and peaceful day and menstrual cycle journey ahead! Connect with Us: Receive our newsletters and tips by subscribing to our Substack For additional menstrual wellness content, subscribe to our YouTube, Instagram, Threads, or LinkedIn Yoga, Breathwork, and Mindfulness Resources: Pilates for Periods Ready to make your own content? Become a friend of ⁠⁠Riverside.fm⁠ Visit our website for any additional resources and tools.  For listener’s mail, you can email contact@kickcrampsass.org

    Shedding vs. Cramping: Deciphering the Cellular Source of Your Period Pain

  7. Jul 13

    Menstrual Cycle Seasons: Navigating the Inner Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall

    Happy Menstruation Monday, KCA family! Welcome back to Kick Cramp’s Ass, the space where we treat language as a clinical weapon and biological data as our absolute currency. In this masterclass episode, host Brittany Walker, deep dives into the revolutionary framework of the menstrual cycle's four inner seasons. We are drawing a hard line in the sand against the linear 24-hour clock: your hormonal fluctuations are not a pathology—they are your evolutionary blueprint. You'll learn the exact biomarkers to track across your Inner Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall, alongside practical strategies to audit modern endocrine disruptors like metabolic dysregulation, the cortisol stress blockade, and circadian misalignment. Knowledge is power, and educating yourself will always be your absolute best resource. Tune in to reclaim your biological authority, stop trying to sweat out your fatigue, and build a lasting holistic infrastructure for cyclical success. Topics Covered: The Four Inner Seasons: An architectural deep dive into Inner Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. Hormonal Vital Signs: The exact biomarkers, psychological shifts, and optimal tasks aligned with each phase. The Modern Endocrine Traps: How insulin resistance, chronic cortisol spikes, and blue-light circadian misalignment hijack your rhythm. The Cycle-Synced Calendar: Engineering your professional schedule and social commitments to match your biological capacity. Phase-Specific Somatic Movement: Matching physical training to your internal chemistry to reduce injury risk and optimize performance. Targeted Nutritional Fueling: Utilizing your kitchen as a farmacy with phase-specific, liver-supporting, and blood-building protocols. Key Takeaways Your Cycle is a Biological Roadmap: Aligning your lifestyle with your infradian rhythm enhances overall cognitive and physical performance. Work With Your Chemistry, Not Against It: Customizing physical movement to your seasonal baseline drastically reduces systemic fatigue and injury risk. Unlock Your Competitive Advantage: Cycle syncing allows you to optimize mental clarity in the spring, magnetic communication in the summer, and deep administrative focus in the fall. Audit Your Soil: Modern lifestyle choices—from chronic psychosocial stress to poor sleep hygiene—are significant disruptors of hormonal health. Build a Cyclical Infrastructure: Implementing a cycle-synced calendar and tailored routines empowers you to reclaim true health autonomy. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to the Inner Seasons of the Menstrual Cycle 01:05 – The Myth of the 24-Hour Clock and Infradian Rhythms 02:07 – Your Fluctuations Are Not a Pathology 03:01 – Mapping the Four Inner Seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn 04:37 – Origins of the Inner Seasons Framework 05:33 – Inner Winter: Menstrual Phase and Systemic Reset 08:05 – Inner Spring: Follicular Phase and Ideation 10:35 – Inner Summer: Ovulatory Phase and Peak Performance 13:55 – Inner Autumn: Luteal Phase and Preparation for Menstruation 17:17 – Modern Disruptors: Metabolic Dysregulation and Circadian Misalignment 20:58 – Addressing Disruptors: Insulin, Cortisol, and Lifestyle 23:29 – Reclaiming Biological Authority and Living in Alignment 24:54 – Implementing a Cycle-Synced Calendar 26:03 – Phase-Specific Movement and Exercise Strategies 28:53 – Nutritional Strategies for Each Menstrual Phase 32:51 – Final Reflections and Grounding Practices We manifest a positive, productive, and peaceful day and menstrual cycle journey ahead! Connect with Us: Receive our newsletters and tips by subscribing to our Substack For additional menstrual wellness content, subscribe to our YouTube, Instagram, Threads, or LinkedIn Yoga, Breathwork, and Mindfulness Resources: Pilates for Periods Ready to make your own content? Become a friend of ⁠⁠Riverside.fm⁠ Visit our website for any additional resources and tools.  For listener’s mail, you can email contact@kickcrampsass.org

    Menstrual Cycle Seasons: Navigating the Inner Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall

  8. Jul 7

    Bodies...The Exhibition: Fibroid Pathology & Revelations

    Happy Menstruation Monday! Welcome back to Kick Cramp’s Ass, the space where we treat language as a clinical weapon and biological data as our absolute currency. To kick off Fibroid Awareness Month this July, host Brittany Walker, pulls back the curtain on "The Silent Epidemic" affecting millions. Fresh off a recent trip to Bodies… The Exhibition, Brittany bridges clinical physiology with deep anatomical insights to explain exactly how benign muscular growths alter the structural real estate of your pelvis. In this episode, we break down the hard diagnostic boundaries between a naturally heavy period and a true structural fibroid pathology. We look past surface-level symptoms to expose the core cellular drivers—estrogen dominance, chronic stress weathering, and metabolic dysregulation—and audit the modern environmental endocrine disruptors (EDCs) hijacking our reproductive tracks. More importantly, we hand you the blueprint to build a holistic infrastructure for long-term healing, covering everything from phase-specific liver detoxification to pelvic vascular circulation through somatic movement. Knowledge is power, and educating yourself will always be your absolute best resource. Tune in to reclaim your biological authority, challenge medical gaslighting, and decode your body's data trail. Topics Covered: The Pelvic Real Estate: The deep spatial constraints of the pelvic basin and how fibroids exert physical pressure on neighboring organs.Clinical Diagnostics: Decoding volumetric, structural coagulation, and spatial pressure markers to accurately identify fibroid pathology.The Systemic Drivers: How unchecked estrogen dominance, chronic allostatic stress load, and insulin resistance fuel tumor growth.Environmental Weathering: Identifying xenoestrogens and toxic EDCs hiding in conventional household and beauty products.The Holistic Infrastructure: Practical steps for Phase 1 and Phase 2 liver clearance, environmental purging, and breaking pelvic vascular stagnation.The Public Health Emergency: A hard look at intersectional epidemiological data, weathering, and why Black women are disproportionately impacted.Health Literacy as a Weapon: Reclaiming your personal body sovereignty and practicing high-level clinical self-advocacy. High-Yield Takeaways: The Pelvic Basin is Tight Real Estate: Fibroids are not isolated issues; they are physical, space-occupying masses that compress surrounding organs.Track Your Data Trail: Decoding specific diagnostic markers allows you to differentiate between a heavy period and structural pathology.Audit Your Soil: Addressing modern environmental and psychological disruptors is a crucial pillar of fibroid prevention and containment.Build a Living Infrastructure: True holistic care requires daily liver detoxification support, an environmental detox, and intentional somatic pelvic movement.Reclaim Biological Authority: Understanding your underlying biochemistry empowers you to demand equitable healthcare and end the normalization of reproductive pain. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Fibroid Awareness Month 02:53 – Understanding Uterine Anatomy and Fibroids 06:05 – Clinical Diagnostics of Reproductive Pain 12:03 – Epidemiology and Intersectionality of Fibroids 17:56 – Systemic Drivers of Fibroid Growth 24:48 – Holistic Approaches to Managing Fibroids 33:42 – Empowerment Through Health Literacy We manifest a positive, productive, and peaceful day and menstrual cycle journey ahead! Connect with Us: Receive our newsletters and tips by subscribing to our Substack For additional menstrual wellness content, subscribe to our YouTube, Instagram, Threads, or LinkedIn Yoga, Breathwork, and Mindfulness Resources: Pilates for Periods Ready to make your own content? Become a friend of ⁠⁠Riverside.fm⁠ Visit our website for any additional resources and tools.  For listener’s mail, you can email contact@kickcrampsass.org

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Award-winning Kick Cramp’s Ass is your go-to for menstrual equity, womb wellness, and ending period poverty. Join host Brittany Walker, M.S., RYT 500—nutritionist, yoga instructor, and graduate psychology student—every Menstruation Monday for candid, taboo-breaking talks. Whether you call it a period or a cycle, we dive into reproductive health for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, athletes, military, and disabled communities. Tune in to master your cycle and advocate for menstrual justice through proven biopsychosocial methods. Join our movement for optimal health!

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  • Creator
    Brittany Walker, M.S., RYT 500 | Kick Cramp's Ass LLC
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    82
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Brittany Walker, M.S., RYT 500 | Kick Cramp's Ass LLC
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