Cycle Hood

Niousha Haghbin

Cycle Hood is your go to space for understanding your body, balancing your hormones, and syncing your life with your cycle. Hosted by Niousha Haghbin, integrative nutrition health coach and hormone health educator, each episode offers practical tools, expert insights, and honest conversations to help you feel at home in your body and thrive through every phase of your cycle and every cycle of your life.

  1. Aug 4

    Your Routine Wasn’t Built for Summer: How to Stay Grounded While Traveling

    Summer can easily disrupt the routines that usually make us feel grounded—especially when travel, family plans and unpredictable schedules enter the picture. But what if changing your routine doesn’t mean you’ve failed? In this solo episode, I’m exploring a reframe that completely changed the way I think about summer wellness: summer isn’t a threat to your self-care practice; it’s an invitation to practise it differently. I’ll help you create a flexible summer rhythm that supports four areas of your wellbeing: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. We talk about hydration, joyful movement, letting go of missed workouts, avoiding overcommitment, navigating comparison on social media, understanding the needs behind your emotions, and reconnecting with nature and the people you love. This episode is your reminder that your regular routine was never designed for holidays—and you don’t need to spend your summer anxiously trying to maintain it. You’re allowed to adapt, experiment and choose the practices that genuinely help you feel energised and present. Momentum over perfection. Consistency over perfection. You don’t need to make up for anything. If this episode reminds you of someone who is struggling to maintain their routine while travelling, send it to them. Connect with me and join the Cycle Hood community on Instagram. If you want to build routines that support your energy, hormones and current season of life—without turning wellness into another source of pressure—visit cyclehood.co to learn more about my coaching programmes and DM me to book a free discovery session.

  2. Jul 28

    Want to Work in Motorsport? Start Here, with Irina Sautkina

    What if the biggest thing standing between you and the world you want to enter isn’t a lack of experience, but the fear of asking? In this episode, I sit down with Irina Savutkina, who moved to Dubai without a job, industry connections or any real experience in motorsport. Just weeks later, she found herself working in sales, marketing and team management for a professional racing team. Irina takes us behind the scenes of the motorsport industry, from GT3 and GT4 racing to the business of running a team. We talk about the career opportunities that exist beyond Formula 1, what skills racing teams are actually looking for, and practical ways to begin, even if you don’t have a motorsport related degree or an impressive industry résumé. She also shares what it’s like to be the only woman on her team, why starting as an assistant can open unexpected doors, and how she built trust by learning quickly, taking initiative and finding solutions under pressure. At the heart of this conversation is one simple question: What can you really lose by trying? If you’ve ever felt drawn to a new industry, career or version of yourself but believed you weren’t qualified enough to begin, this episode is your reminder to send the message, make the introduction and give yourself the chance to be considered. Connect with Irina on Instagram: @iraissaying Follow the podcast and continue the conversation with me on Instagram: @cyclehoodpodcast If fear, self-doubt or waiting until you feel “ready” is keeping you from taking action on something you genuinely want, coaching can help you turn that desire into a clear, realistic next step. Visit cyclehood.co to learn more about my coaching programs and DM me on IG to book a free discovery session.

  3. Jul 21

    Breaking the Procrastination Cycle

    After taking a month-long break, I’m back with a short solo episode, and the beginning of a new season of the Cycle Hood Podcast. If you’ve paused a goal, project, workout routine, or something else that once mattered to you, this episode is an invitation to check in with yourself: Is it still aligned with the person you’re becoming? And if it is, what is the smallest step you can take to begin again? In this episode, I explore how perfectionism, pressure, anxiety, procrastination, and shame can keep us trapped in a cycle of inaction, and why trying to “make up” for lost time often makes restarting even harder. You don’t need a grand comeback. You just need one small, imperfect action to start building momentum again. My motto for this new season, and my invitation to you, is simple: momentum over perfection. Connect with me on Instagram: @cyclehoodpodcast If you’re ready to move beyond perfectionism, reconnect with your health goals, and start building sustainable momentum, explore my personalized coaching programs and book a free discovery session here.

  4. Jun 16

    Menstrual Cycle Masterclass: Training, Nutrition & Hormones Explained

    Ever wondered why some weeks you feel unstoppable and other weeks everything feels harder? In this solo episode, I'm taking you back to the basics and breaking down what actually happens in the female body throughout the menstrual cycle. From estrogen and progesterone to energy levels, training adaptations, cravings, sleep, recovery, and mood, we'll explore how your hormones influence your lived experience throughout the month.  You'll learn:• The four phases of the menstrual cycle and what's happening physiologically in each one• How estrogen and progesterone affect energy, performance, sleep, and recovery• The connection between inflammation, prostaglandins, and period pain• Why cravings intensify before your period• How to adapt your training, nutrition, and work schedule throughout your cycle• Simple strategies to support your body in every phase This episode is an invitation to understand your body on a deeper level, challenge some of the myths we've been taught about periods, and start working with your hormones instead of against them. Whether you're completely new to cycle syncing or looking to deepen your understanding of female physiology, this episode will give you a practical foundation to build from. Connect with me: @cyclehoodpodcast Interested in the Cycle Syncing 101 coaching program? Send me a DM to learn more about creating a personalized, bio-individual approach to training, nutrition, and wellbeing throughout your cycle. Or book your free discovery session at Cyclehood.co If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, rate, and review Cycle Hood on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. It helps more women discover the show and join the conversation.

  5. May 27

    From Period Shame to Period Power with Girliee Founder Engy Abdel Azeez

    This week on Cycle Hood, I’m joined by Engy, founder of Girliee, for a powerful conversation about period health, womanhood, entrepreneurship, and breaking taboos around menstrual care. We talk about:• The story behind Girliee and why Engy created the brand• Period underwear myths, hygiene, sustainability & comfort• The cultural taboos around periods in the Middle East• Running, workouts & feeling secure on your period• Building a female-founded business while navigating pregnancy• Listening to your body through every phase of womanhood This episode is such an honest conversation about creating products for women, working with your body instead of against it, and redefining what period care can look like. ✨ Use code CYCLEHOOD for 20% off Girliee products. Follow us:@cyclehoodpodcast@shop.girliee

  6. May 19

    Befriending Uncertainty: What a Week in Sardinia Taught Me About Life

    I'm back in Dubai and my heart is full. In this solo episode, I'm sharing my most personal and reflective takeaways from a yoga retreat in Sardinia, one of the world's five Blue Zones, where I spent a week disconnecting, going deep, and letting myself just be. From deleting Instagram and getting comfortable with boredom, to navigating real uncertainty as an Iranian woman not knowing if I could board my flight home, this episode covers a lot of ground. We talk about: Why unstructured time might be the most productive thing you doBefriending uncertainty (not just controlling the controllables)Having fun with fear, and why that's on my bucket listWhat "home" really means when you're building a life far from where you were bornThe awareness index: thoughts, feelings, and why action completes the triangleFilling your cup so full it overflowsPlus the quote that stopped me in my tracks: "You're questioning the timing of a universe that has never missed a sunrise." If you've been feeling heavy, ungrounded, or stuck, this one's for you. Grab your journal, because this episode is packed with prompts to help you go deep, no flight to Sardinia required! 🎉 Exciting news: Cycle Hood just launched on Instagram! (I know finalyyyy!!!) Come find us, we're just getting started and we'd love to have you there. Follow us here for wellness tips, reflections, journal prompts and everything in between. 💌 And if any of the topics in this episode stirred something in you and you want to dive deeper, slide into our DMs, at Cycle Hood we offer 1:1 holistic health coaching sessions tailored to your bio individual needs and the first discovery call is free.

  7. Apr 30

    The Best 50 Minutes of Your Day with Connor

    In this episode of Cycle Hood, I sit down with Connor — Barry’s instructor, performer, storyteller, and the person so many of us know as “Mr. Good Vibes.” But behind the energy, dancing, and unforgettable classes is a story of resilience that feels like a movie. Connor opens up about growing up as a dancer in South Africa, finding fitness almost by accident, moving to Dubai after a breakup, and facing some of the hardest moments of his life while trying to build a future from scratch. From sleeping on floors, walking hours to work, surviving on bread and peanut butter, and almost giving up — to becoming one of Dubai’s most loved instructors and being voted number one instructor on ClassPass two years in a row — this conversation is about what it really takes to keep going when no one sees the full story. We also talk about the pressure of being “the good vibes person,” what it means to give people the best 50 minutes of their day, the performance behind fitness, the role of dance in Connor’s teaching style, and the next chapter he is building beyond fitness. This is a conversation about resilience, identity, ambition, friendship, and the people whose small acts of kindness can change the direction of your life. Connect with Connor:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notmoodie_connor/ Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nioushaan/Website: cyclehood.co — book a free discovery session and explore my 1:1 coaching programs in hormone health, holistic health, nutrition, and life coaching.

  8. Apr 17

    Control the Controllables: Brain Foods for Uncertain Times

    In this solo episode of Cycle Hood, I’m talking about one more thing we can bring back into our control when life feels uncertain: the way we nourish our brain. I’m breaking down the Antidepressant Food Scale (AFS) in a simple and accessible way — what it is, how it was developed, which nutrients are most strongly linked to brain and mental health, and which foods came out on top. We also get into omega-3s, BDNF, neuroplasticity, flavonoids, and why certain foods can help support resilience, mood, and overall brain function. This episode is not about perfection, restriction, or replacing therapy and medical support. It’s about understanding the physiology behind how food can support the brain, and using that knowledge to make more intentional choices in seasons of stress. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally heavy, or simply wanting to feel a little more supported from the inside out, this episode is for you. If you’d like deeper support, I offer 1:1 coaching programs that take a holistic approach to health and life. My 3-month coaching program includes 6 biweekly sessions focused on one key area of your life through a lens of physical, hormonal, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. My 6-month coaching program includes 12 biweekly sessions for a deeper, more comprehensive journey toward sustainable lifestyle change, hormone health, and overall wellbeing. You can learn more and book a free discovery session at cyclehood.co. And because gut health is such an important part of the brain-body conversation, I’m also sharing my Seed referral link here if you’d like to explore the probiotic I personally use:https://refer.seed.com/by/cyclehood Connect with me on Instagram: @nioushaanExplore more: cyclehood.co

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Cycle Hood is your go to space for understanding your body, balancing your hormones, and syncing your life with your cycle. Hosted by Niousha Haghbin, integrative nutrition health coach and hormone health educator, each episode offers practical tools, expert insights, and honest conversations to help you feel at home in your body and thrive through every phase of your cycle and every cycle of your life.

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  • Creator
    Niousha Haghbin
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Niousha Haghbin
  • Show Website
    Cycle Hood