The Cycle Coach Show

Claire Baker, Lauren Olivia Hughes

Menstrual cycle coaching is an emerging field that's redefining how we approach the female mind and body. Hosted by Claire Baker and Lauren Olivia Hughes, this podcast brings you insights into this growing field with interviews from leading voices, tips on building a successful practice, and discussions on industry trends. Whether you're an established coach or just exploring this career path, join us to gain the inspiration and knowledge you need to excel in menstrual cycle coaching.

  1. ١٩ يونيو

    5 Ways to Work with Archetypes in Cycle Coaching

    In this special season finale, Claire and Lauren come together to wrap up Season 2 of The Cycle Coach Show with a deep and practical conversation all about working with archetypes in menstrual cycle coaching. Drawing from their own client experiences, personal practices, and stories from this past season, they explore how the archetypal framework can be a transformative tool for self-awareness, creativity, and embodiment. Together, they walk through five key ways you can bring archetypes into your work as a cycle coach — from helping clients navigate identity shifts and decision-making, to inviting in shadow work and creative expression. They also share how these archetypes have supported them through big life changes — including pregnancy, late luteal introspection, and the solstice portal — as well as how they’re each using archetypes to access deeper intuition, softness, and play in their own lives and work. If you’re curious about how to bring more power, nuance, and depth to your coaching containers or want to get inspired for how you personally relate to the archetypes — this final episode of the season is packed with encouragement, laughter, real-life stories, and creative prompts. Click play to hear five ways to start working with archetypes in your coaching practice and a loving wrap-up to Season 2! Resources and Links: Book mentioned:  ‘Red Moon’ by Miranda Gray ‘Sacred Contracts’ by Carolyn Myss Stay connected: Cycle Coach School Website:⁠ https://www.cyclecoachtraining.com⁠ Cycle Coach Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/cyclecoachschool/⁠ Claire's Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/_clairebaker_/⁠⁠⁠ Claire's Website:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.clairebaker.com/⁠⁠⁠ Lauren's Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/laurenoliviahughes/⁠⁠⁠ Lauren's Website:⁠ ⁠⁠https://findingjulian.com/⁠⁠

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  2. ٣ يونيو

    Cycle Coaching Across Cultures

    In this episode, Lauren speaks with Zainab Alradhi — Cycle Coach School graduate and founder of Niswa, a growing platform dedicated to menstrual cycle awareness and body literacy for Arabic-speaking women around the world. Zainab shares how she built a community of over 100,000 women by choosing to teach exclusively in Arabic, despite being told her audience "wasn't ready" for this work. Together, they explore what it means to bring menstrual cycle awareness into cultures where these conversations have often been silenced, and how Zainab is working to break cycles of shame and isolation. From reclaiming rites of passage and hosting global women’s circles, to weaving lunar wisdom and ancestral memory into her business, Zainab offers a grounded and poetic perspective on cyclical living. She shares her own journey of learning fertility awareness in English, then translating it into Arabic — finding the words, reclaiming her mother tongue, and reshaping this work for a different cultural context. We also hear about her red thread ritual for pregnant members, the challenges Arab women face in corporate life, and her passion for bringing this work into families and schools. If you’ve ever wondered how menstruality work can be adapted across languages, landscapes, and lived experiences or what it looks like to lead with soul in business, this conversation is not to be missed. Click play to hear how Zainab is transforming cycle coaching across cultures. Our Next Class Starts June 2025: Apply Here Resources and Links: About Zainab Alradhi: Zainab is a wife, writer, and entrepreneur who believes in women’s right to physical education from birth. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences from the University of Michigan and is the first Arab certified Fertility Awareness Educator. Zainab is also a period awareness mentor for teens and holds certifications in period awareness counseling and facilitating women’s mindful circles. Instagram:@niswaorg Website: www.niswa.org Book mentioned:  ‘Taking Charge of Your Fertility’ by Toni Weschler Stay connected: Cycle Coach School Website: https://www.cyclecoachtraining.com Cycle Coach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclecoachschool/ Claire's Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/_clairebaker_/⁠⁠ Claire's Website: ⁠⁠https://www.clairebaker.com/⁠⁠ Lauren's Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/laurenoliviahughes/⁠⁠ Lauren's Website: ⁠⁠https://findingjulian.com/⁠

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  3. ٢٧ مايو

    How Two Period Pioneers Are Transforming Youth Support

    In this episode, Lauren is joined by two powerful voices in menstrual education: Hannah Brown and Beth Moxon. Both are graduates of Cycle Coach School who have gone on to pioneer youth-focused menstrual work through schools, community programs, and innovative peer-led education models. Together, they reflect on their journey from discovering menstrual cycle awareness to weaving it into their existing careers in social work, teaching, and education. From running period workshops in classrooms and working with both girls and boys, to advocating for more inclusive, well-funded support in schools, Hannah and Beth are reshaping the conversation around menstrual education for the next generation. Beth also shares about her groundbreaking dissertation at Oxford University, where she conducted academic research on menstruation and young people. Her work bridges the gap between grassroots cycle awareness and formal education systems, helping bring menstruality work into academic and government spaces in a credible and powerful way. They share the challenges of navigating stigma, underfunding, and systems not built for cyclical bodies while also celebrating the small, powerful moments of change. You'll hear stories from classrooms, reflections on professional identity, and the real-world impact of pilot programs like Hannah’s menstrual ambassadors initiative in Wales and Beth’s large-scale school sessions across the UK. If you’re passionate about bringing cycle awareness to young people — or wondering how menstruality work can expand beyond coaching and into education and advocacy — this episode will leave you deeply inspired. Click play to hear how these two changemakers are creating a ripple effect in schools, families, and policy. Our Next Class Starts June 2025: Apply Here Resources and Links: About Beth Moxon: Beth is a passionate period educator, secondary school teacher, and accredited Menstrual Cycle Coach. With over a decade of experience in education including a recent MSc in Teacher Education from the University of Oxford, she combines her love of teaching with her mission to bring period education to young people. Beth is also a First Moon Circle facilitator, creating uplifting spaces where girls can ask questions, explore period products, and leave feeling confident and informed. Instagram:@bloomandbelong Website: www.bloomandbelong.co.uk First Moon Circle training: www.firstmooncircleschool.com About Hannah Brown: Hannah is a Menstrual Cycle Coach, cyclical supervisor, social worker, and facilitator with over 20 years of experience supporting people through change. Her work is rooted in the power of Menstrual Cycle Awareness, which transformed her own life and now anchors the support she offers others. Hannah works with women, practitioners, and young people helping them reconnect with their cyclicality, prepare for menstruation, and feel supported in every phase. Instagram: @womb__wisdom Website: www.wombwisdom.uk Book mentioned:  ‘Period Power’ by Maisie Hill Stay connected: Cycle Coach School Website: https://www.cyclecoachtraining.com Cycle Coach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclecoachschool/ Claire's Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/_clairebaker_/⁠⁠ Claire's Website: ⁠⁠https://www.clairebaker.com/⁠⁠ Lauren's Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/laurenoliviahughes/⁠⁠ Lauren's Website: ⁠⁠https://findingjulian.com/⁠

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  4. ٢٠ مايو

    Trust The Timing of Your Creativity

    Have you ever felt the push to “do something” with your creativity before it’s fully ready? Lots of ideas in your Notes app that go from inspiration to overwhelm when you realise you’d need to live 100 lifetimes to do them all? Maybe like us, you want to birth your work more slowly, more intuitively, and in a way that feels deeply aligned. In this episode, Claire is joined by writer, circle facilitator, and Cycle Coach School graduate Daniella Elias for a rich and soulful conversation about creativity, menstrual cycle awareness, and reclaiming the feminine rhythms of creation. Daniella shares the reality of her personal story with physical and emotional burnout, big life resets, and the surprising transformation that unfolded when she began living in deeper connection with her cycle. We all love a story of reinvention, and believe us, this is a good one! Claire and Daniella chat about what it really means to create from a cyclical, feminine place – how to honour the different energies of each inner season and trust the timing of your brilliant creative ideas. From being super boundaried around menstruation to letting writing emerge through the bleed, Daniella invites us into her creative practice… including the story of how one of her pieces was recently published by @the_kind_press following a powerful encounter with her Enchantress archetype during Cycle Coach School! It’s time to create and live with the generative natural force of cyclical living. Click play to explore more. Our Next Class Starts June 2025: Apply Here Resources and Links: About Daniella Elias: Daniella Elias is a Certified Cycle Coach, intuitive guide, and author who has supported hundreds of women in reconnecting to the power they hold within. With a background in teaching and a deep passion for menstrual awareness, she now creates safe, soulful spaces through 1:1 sessions, meditations, and women’s circles. Based in Sydney, Daniella is also the co-host of the Aligned and Unfiltered podcast and is known for her cacao in hand, book in lap, and love of pastries. Instagram:@thedaniellaelias Website: www.daniellaelias.com Substack: The Spiral Pages with Daniella Elias Published Writing: Anthologia: Grab you copy Books mentioned: Code Red by Lisa Lister Slow Productivity by Cal Newport Stay connected: Cycle Coach School Website:⁠⁠ https://www.cyclecoachtraining.com⁠⁠ Cycle Coach Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/cyclecoachschool/⁠⁠ Claire's Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/_clairebaker_/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Claire's Website:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.clairebaker.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lauren's Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/laurenoliviahughes/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lauren's Website:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://findingjulian.com/⁠⁠⁠

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  5. ١٤ مايو

    Somatic Cycle Coaching & Working With Grief

    Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of grief, PTSD, and mentions of violence. How do you move in your playful inner spring or when embodying the wise Crone archetype at menstruation? We're inspired by the creative ways our alumni integrate cycle awareness into their work, and in today's podcast episode, you'll hear from Dayna Wilson—a massage therapist, pole dance teacher, and Cycle Coach School graduate—about the healing power of movement and menstrual cycle awareness, and the unique "Embody Your Cycle" pole dancing classes she's teaching in London. She also offers massage specifically for the luteal or menstrual phase of your cycle to leave you feeling balanced and rested. Together, Lauren and Dayna dive into the ways pole dancing, massage, and cycle awareness intersect, and how each has played a role in Dayna’s healing journey. They talk about how practicing and teaching pole has been a powerful tool for reconnecting with the body and reclaiming sensuality, and how Dayna now supports others in doing the same—especially during the luteal and menstrual phases. She also shares how grief has shaped her trauma-informed approach, and how she creates safe spaces for clients through softness and somatic support. If you're curious about what it looks like to bring menstrual cycle awareness into embodied movement, to lead from lived experience, and to build an intimate, slow-growing business rooted in healing and care, this episode is for you. Click play to hear Dayna’s story and discover how somatic cycle coaching can support both personal transformation and powerful client work. Our Next Class Starts June 2025: Apply Here Resources and Links: About Dayna Wilson: Dayna Wilson is a trauma-informed Menstrual Cycle Coach and bodyworker who is passionate about helping people reconnect with their bodies as sources of joy and release. Her work is rooted in menstruality, embodied healing, and a deep commitment to holding space for others. With a background in massage and pole dancing, Dayna brings a playful, intuitive approach to supporting clients through the challenges of modern life. Instagram:@softnflo Website: www.softnflo.com Embody The Cycle Workshops: learn more Book mentioned: Women Who Run With The Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés Stay connected: Cycle Coach School Website:⁠ https://www.cyclecoachtraining.com⁠ Cycle Coach Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/cyclecoachschool/⁠ Claire's Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/_clairebaker_/⁠⁠⁠ Claire's Website:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.clairebaker.com/⁠⁠⁠ Lauren's Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/laurenoliviahughes/⁠⁠⁠ Lauren's Website:⁠ ⁠⁠https://findingjulian.com/⁠⁠

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  6. ٦ مايو

    What Menstrual Cycle Awareness Has To Do With Female Sexuality

    Did you know that female desire is cyclic? In this episode, Claire chats with sex and relationship coach Melissa Vranjes about the powerful intersection between menstrual cycles and sexuality. Melissa shares how discovering her cycle patterns revolutionised her intimate life and personal relationships, and how this shows up in her work with clients. Listen in to hear how tracking your cycle can transform sexual experiences, enhance communication with partners, and help women understand their changing desires throughout the month. Far from being just about biology, they explore how cycle awareness creates permission to embody different sexual archetypal energies week to week — from wild and primal to soft and receptive. Melissa brings her trademark playfulness and honesty to topics like period sex (spoiler: it doesn't have to be about blood), responsive desire versus spontaneous desire, and how to communicate changing needs to partners. Whether you're experiencing shifts in libido, curious about bringing more cycle wisdom to your relationships or work with clients, or simply want to understand your sexual rhythms better, this conversation offers practical insights and permission to explore. Our Next Class Starts June 2025: Apply Here Resources and Links: About Melissa Vranjes: Melissa is an internationally Certified Sex and Relationship Coach based in New Zealand. She is deeply passionate about guiding women to feel sexually free, alive, turned on and confident in the bedroom! She has supported thousands of women to step past the fear and shame that sex brings and feel unbounded with the possibility of their sexuality and relationships. Instagram: @melissavranjes Website: www.melissavranjes.com/ BJ Like A Boss Workshop: learn more  Stay connected: Cycle Coach School Website: https://www.cyclecoachtraining.com Cycle Coach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclecoachschool/ Claire's Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/_clairebaker_/⁠⁠ Claire's Website: ⁠⁠https://www.clairebaker.com/⁠⁠ Lauren's Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/laurenoliviahughes/⁠⁠ Lauren's Website: ⁠⁠https://findingjulian.com/⁠

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  7. ٢٩ أبريل

    The Inner Seasons of Pregnancy

    In this episode, Claire speaks with Monique Dickson, a menstrual cycle coach, women's hormonal health practitioner, and graduate of Cycle Coach School. Together, they explore the powerful connection between menstrual cycle awareness and the journey of pregnancy, diving into Monique’s framework of the "inner seasons of pregnancy." Monique shares her personal story of discovering cycle awareness, the challenges of motherhood, and how understanding her own cyclical nature transformed not only her health but her entire approach to life. She introduces the beautiful concept of aligning pregnancy with the inner seasons — winter, spring, summer, and autumn — offering women a way to stay connected to their bodies even when their menstrual cycle is paused. If you’re curious about how menstrual cycle wisdom can guide you through pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood—or if you’re supporting clients through these seasons—this episode is for you. Click play to hear how tuning into your body’s natural rhythms can be a transformative guide through every stage of life. Our Next Class Starts June 2025: Apply Here Resources and Links: About Monique Dickson: Monique is a mum to four, almost five kids, a farmer's wife, a hormonal health practitioner, menstrual cycle coach living in rural New Zealand. And she specializes in working with moms and women over 35 so they too can feel energised and balanced. Instagram: @moniquedickson_ Website: www.moniquedickson.com Nourish app: download here Stay connected: Cycle Coach School Website: https://www.cyclecoachtraining.com Cycle Coach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclecoachschool/ Claire's Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/_clairebaker_/⁠⁠ Claire's Website: ⁠⁠https://www.clairebaker.com/⁠⁠ Lauren's Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/laurenoliviahughes/⁠⁠ Lauren's Website: ⁠⁠https://findingjulian.com/⁠

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  8. ٢٩ أبريل

    The Wild Mother

    We’re back with Season 2 of The Cycle Coach Show, and we're opening the season with a powerful conversation between Lauren and Olivia Waller—also known as @cyclicallyolivia. Olivia is a women’s hormone health practitioner, mother, and graduate of Cycle Coach School, and in this episode, she shares her journey of becoming a mother and how it transformed her personal life, business, and creativity. Together, Lauren and Olivia explore the inner shifts that happen when you move from maiden to mother, and the deep initiations that aren't often acknowledged in our culture. From navigating pregnancy without the guidance of a menstrual cycle, to reclaiming creativity in early motherhood, Olivia invites us to see this transition not as a loss of self, but as a powerful process of becoming. If you've ever wondered what it really means to embrace the wild mother within—or how to hold onto your creativity, identity, and power while caring for others—this episode is for you. Click play to hear Olivia’s story and start your own rewilding. Our Next Class Starts June 2025: Apply Here Resources and Links: About Olivia Waller:Olivia is a women's hormone health practitioner and menstrual cycle coach. She's a mom of an adventurous toddler and she combines her education in nutrition and hormonal health with her training in menstrual cycle awareness, which provides a very holistic experience for her clients rooted in nourishing the mind, body and spirit. Instagram: @cyclicallyolivia Website: www.cyclicallyolivia.com Substack: Rewilding with Olivia Lauren Stay connected: Cycle Coach School Website: https://www.cyclecoachtraining.com Cycle Coach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclecoachschool/ Claire's Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/_clairebaker_/⁠⁠ Claire's Website: ⁠⁠https://www.clairebaker.com/⁠⁠ Lauren's Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/laurenoliviahughes/⁠⁠ Lauren's Website: ⁠⁠https://findingjulian.com/⁠

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Menstrual cycle coaching is an emerging field that's redefining how we approach the female mind and body. Hosted by Claire Baker and Lauren Olivia Hughes, this podcast brings you insights into this growing field with interviews from leading voices, tips on building a successful practice, and discussions on industry trends. Whether you're an established coach or just exploring this career path, join us to gain the inspiration and knowledge you need to excel in menstrual cycle coaching.