Are you struggling with painful periods, PMS, hair loss, hormonal imbalances, or feeling exhausted every month? What if the symptoms you’ve been told are “normal” are actually your body asking for help?In this episode of Confidence is Currency, I sit down with Rosa, a women's health professional who helps women understand their hormones, improve their menstrual health, and feel heard when it comes to their bodies.At just 22, Rosa experienced debilitating period pain, hair loss, chronic stress, and weight loss. After reaching a breaking point, she began researching her body and making changes that transformed her relationship with her menstrual cycle.Together, we discuss why severe period pain shouldn't be dismissed, how stress and nutrition can influence your cycle, and what women can do to better understand their hormones.In this episode, we cover:- Why painful periods, fainting, vomiting, and heavy bleeding deserve attention- PCOS/POS, hormonal imbalances, and common symptoms to look out for- What a healthy menstrual cycle can look like- How stress, boundaries, and under-eating can affect your hormones- How nutrition, blood sugar, protein, and carbohydrates relate to hormonal health- Whether supplements such as magnesium, vitamin D, zinc, omega-3, and creatine may help- Why understanding your cycle can help you work *with* your body instead of against it- How to stop feeling overwhelmed by conflicting health advice on social media- Why women need to feel heard, supported, and taken seriously by healthcare professionalsIf you've ever felt dismissed, confused, or alone in your experience with your period, this conversation is for you.Have you ever been told your period pain is normal when you knew something wasn't right? Share your experience in the comments.Don't forget to hit that subscribe button! Get in touch with Rosa: https://www.instagram.com/cyclewise_/https://www.cyclewise.nl#HormonalHealth #PeriodPain #PCOS #WomensHealth #ConfidenceIsCurrency
