Pain Free Periods with Stasha

Stasha, The Period Coach
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Real solutions for painful periods, body, mind, and soul.

  1. 6d ago

    Cycle Syncing in Ovulation Phase for Pain-Free Periods S1E12

    Ovulation: The Summer Phase of Your Cycle | Pain Free Periods with Stasha Podcast Stasha Washburn continues her cycle syncing series by focusing on ovulation as the “star of the show,” explaining that you can bleed without ovulating and miss out on progesterone, which supports mood, relaxation, anti-inflammatory effects, and long-term brain, bone, and heart health; she urges reconsidering hormonal birth control if it stops ovulation. She describes ovulation as a short 3–4 day “summer/full moon” phase with peak estrogen, a testosterone spike, and an LH surge, bringing confidence, extroversion, and strong verbal/creative energy, though sleep and focus may be harder and neurodivergent listeners may feel scattered. She reviews fertility timing, ovulation pain (Mittelschmerz) and getting checked, suggests “do” tasks like negotiating or presenting, outlines supportive foods/scents/movement, and explains confirming ovulation via basal body temperature (and optional cervical mucus/cervix tracking), noting tracking can reveal perimenopause; next week she will deep dive into endometriosis. Chat here: https://stasha.kartra.com/calendar/DeepDive Temp drop 15% discount: http://www.tempdrop.com/discount/WASHBURNTEMPDROP10 00:00 Welcome and Series Recap 00:51 Why Ovulation Matters 02:35 Summer Phase Energy 05:26 What Happens in Ovulation 07:58 Mid Cycle Pain Explained 09:17 Neurodiversity and Overwhelm 11:56 Ovulation Is the Do Phase 13:22 Sensual System Food and Taste 15:58 Scents Movement and Media 20:40 How to Confirm Ovulation 27:22 Weekly Action Step and Charting 28:42 Whats Next and Closing

    Cycle Syncing in Ovulation Phase for Pain-Free Periods S1E12

  2. Sep 24

    Cycle Syncing in Follicular Phase for Pain-Free Periods S1E11

    Cycle Syncing: The Follicular Phase (Spring) for Energy, Planning, and Pain-Free Period Support Stasha Washburn continues her cycle syncing series by explaining the follicular phase (spring/wood) that follows the menstrual phase, when estrogen rises and energy, extroversion, mood, and mental clarity often return. She frames this phase as a strategic time for growth, planning, creativity, and answering “how” questions (problem-solving, communication, boundaries, and self-care), noting that follicular length can expand or contract with stress, illness, or life events and encouraging charting signs like cravings and introversion/extroversion. She shares “sensual system” supports. She reassures painful-period listeners to ramp up gently and integrate one change at a time, previews ovulation next. https://stasha.kartra.com/calendar/DeepDive 00:00 Welcome and Series Setup 00:28 Follicular Phase Spring Energy 02:07 Timing and Stress Effects 05:17 Hormones and Productivity 07:32 Spring Not Pushing 08:59 How Questions Superpower 12:11 Sensual System Taste 16:04 Scent and Daily Rituals 17:10 Movement and Exercise Build 19:17 Sight Sound and Spirit 21:18 Painful Periods Reassurance 23:32 Recap and Next Episode

    Cycle Syncing in Follicular Phase for Pain-Free Periods S1E11

  3. Sep 17

    Cycle Syncing in Menstrual Phase for Pain-Free Periods S1E10

    Cycle Syncing Your Menstrual Phase (Winter): Rest, Release, and Support for Painful Periods Stasha Washburn, The Period Coach and endometriosis survivor, continues a cycle syncing series by focusing on the menstrual phase (day one of bleeding through the period), described as “winter” and a time to rest, receive, and release. She explains that hormones and energy are at their lowest, prostaglandins and inflammation are high, and that while mild cramping can be common, debilitating pain, vomiting, passing out, extreme fatigue, or depression signal imbalance and are not normal or the listener’s fault. She contrasts deep luteal and menstrual experiences, including PMDD relief when bleeding begins, and emphasizes that fighting the need to slow down can worsen symptoms. She offers menstrual-phase supports via the “sensual system”: deep, nourishing iron-building foods (beets, greens, mushrooms, seaweed, bone broth, lentils/beans, liver, dark chocolate), avoiding artificial fragrances, using calming scents (lavender, clary sage, jasmine), prioritizing rest and gentle movement, softer light and sound, reduced screen stimulation, and journaling “why” questions, choosing one change to try each month. Free Call: https://stasha.kartra.com/calendar/DeepDive Revolution Book: https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Revolution Flow Freedom: https://theperiodcoach.com/flow-freedom/ 00:00 Welcome and Cycle Syncing 00:32 Deep Luteal Recap 01:36 Menstrual Phase Winter 04:05 Pain Is Not Normal 06:08 What a Healthy Period Looks Like 08:16 Hormones and Low Energy 12:42 Rest and Mindset Shift 14:02 Winter Metaphor Explained 15:53 Normal vs Concerning Symptoms 18:38 Taste Blood Building Foods 21:10 Smell and Hormone Disruptors 23:12 Touch and Gentle Movement 25:39 Sight and Sound Soften Inputs 28:07 Journaling Your Why 30:17 Pain Onion Whole Cycle 31:59 Pick One Change Summary 33:15 Next Week and Closing

    Cycle Syncing in Menstrual Phase for Pain-Free Periods S1E10

  4. Sep 10

    Cycle Syncing in Deep Luteal Phase for Pain-Free Periods S1E9

    Deep Luteal Phase Cycle Syncing: Rest, PMS vs PMDD, and Immune-Boosting Support | Pain-Free Periods Stasha Washburn explains cycle syncing for the deep luteal phase, the days before a period when progesterone and estrogen drop as the corpus luteum breaks down, often bringing low energy and sharper boundaries. She stresses PMS is a hormonal imbalance (not a normal phase) that appears here, with PMDD as a more extreme form, and cites possible drivers like low progesterone, excess estrogen, nutrient deficiencies (magnesium, zinc, B vitamins), chronic stress, and inflammation, noting tracking via bloodwork or tools like Mira. Support focuses on rest (earlier bed, naps), avoiding HIIT/cardio, gentle movement (restorative yoga, Tai Chi/Qigong, walking), lowering stimulation (dim screens, softer sounds/lights), scents like eucalyptus/geranium/clary sage, immune-supporting pungent foods (garlic, onion, horseradish/fire cider, shiitake, ginger), and journaling on what’s working and what to release before bleeding. Promised links: Mira - https://mira-fertility.pxf.io/qWgVGn The Revolution Will Be Bloody - https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Revolution Chat with me - https://stasha.kartra.com/calendar/DeepDive 00:00 Welcome and Cycle Syncing 00:52 Deep Luteal Explained 04:01 Hormone Drop and Energy Shift 05:46 Rest Is Nonnegotiable 10:46 PMS vs PMDD Spectrum 13:04 Root Causes and Testing 16:24 Sensual System Foods 19:05 Scents and Aromatherapy 20:30 Gentle Movement Only 25:05 Softer Sights and Sounds 28:35 Journaling and Letting Go 32:22 Recap and Next Episode

    Cycle Syncing in Deep Luteal Phase for Pain-Free Periods S1E9

  5. Sep 3

    Cycle Syncing for Pain-Free Periods: The Luteal Phase Guide S1E8

    Cycle Syncing for Pain Free Periods: How to Support Your Luteal Phase Stasha Washburn continues her cycle syncing miniseries by focusing on the early luteal phase—the phase after ovulation that sets the stage for the rest of the cycle. She explains hormonal shifts, including the corpus luteum producing progesterone for about 9–10 days and a post-ovulation estrogen drop that can affect mood, energy, and confidence, emphasizing this is not a personal flaw. She frames luteal as a “what question” powerhouse for identifying what’s working, what isn’t, and where boundaries are being crossed, advising to note irritations without acting immediately. She shares cycle-sync supports through her “sensual system”; listeners are urged to try one practice this week and return next week for deep luteal. Promised Links: Chart: https://ThePeriodCoach.com/ETRC Flow Freedom: https://theperiodcoach.com/flow-freedom Book: https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Revolution Free call: https://stasha.kartra.com/calendar/DeepDive Chocolate pudding recipe: https://theperiodcoach.com/sweet-potato-chocolate-pudding/ 00:00 Welcome and Series Setup 00:39 Why Start With Luteal 01:42 Luteal Basics and Hormones 05:07 Energy Dip and Mood Shift 06:02 What Questions Superpower 07:16 Boundaries and BS Meter 11:48 Sensual System Overview 12:27 Foods for Progesterone 14:53 Calming Scents and Smell 17:06 Gentle Movement and Rest 18:44 Softer Sights and Sounds 21:03 Spirit Journaling Practice 21:42 Mindset and Action Step 26:20 Recap and Next Episode 28:15 Wrap Up and Resources

    Cycle Syncing for Pain-Free Periods: The Luteal Phase Guide S1E8

  6. Aug 27

    Cycle Syncing for Beginners: Transform Your Period into a Pain-Free Experience S1E7

    Cycle Syncing 101: A Five-Phase Map to Reduce Period PainStasha Washburn, an endometriosis survivor and period coach, introduces a new miniseries on cycle syncing after covering four root causes of period pain: hormonal imbalance, chronic inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, and stress/nervous system dysregulation. She shares how she received an endometriosis diagnosis without surgery by advocating with her OBGYN and encourages listeners to self-advocate. She defines cycle syncing as aligning food, movement, work, social life, and self-care with menstrual cycle rhythms to reduce stress and pain and improve energy, mood, clarity, and self-trust. Stasha explains her five-phase model—early luteal, deep luteal, menstrual, follicular, and ovulation—outlining key hormonal shifts and “what/why/how/do” focus questions. She debunks the myth that syncing must be perfect and gives an action step: start charting from day one of bleeding, tracking pain, flow, clots, energy, and mood without judgment. Free chart: https://ThePeriodCoach.com/ETRC Flow Freedom: https://theperiodcoach.com/flow-freedom/00:00 Welcome and Mission00:39 Endometriosis Diagnosis Story02:57 Why Cycle Syncing Now05:16 Cycle Syncing Defined08:14 Benefits for Pain and Energy09:33 Links to Root Causes11:50 Five Phase Cycle Model13:27 Phase Tour Luteal to Ovulation20:32 Myth of Perfection23:55 Action Step Track Your Cycle25:50 Recap Next Week and Wrap

    Cycle Syncing for Beginners: Transform Your Period into a Pain-Free Experience S1E7

  7. Aug 20

    From Pain to Power: Stasha's Fight Against Endometriosis S1E6

    Stasha’s Endometriosis Story: From Debilitating Period Pain to Practical Healing ProtocolsHost Stasha shares her personal history with severe period pain and endometriosis symptoms after five episodes on root causes (hormonal imbalance, chronic inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, and stress/nervous system dysregulation). She describes passing out from pain as a teen, days of vomiting, diarrhea, heavy bleeding, and being dismissed and medically gaslit, despite trying prescription painkillers and numerous birth controls. She explains how the experience left her traumatized, shaped her mission to provide accessible, effective pain relief, and led her to research widely beyond Western medicine. Two key turning points were eliminating gluten due to inflammation and realizing overwork and “hustle culture” worsened symptoms, prompting lifestyle, trauma, and nervous system work alongside diet and cycle-based nutrition. She invites listeners to write their own story and previews upcoming practical protocols, cycle syncing, and life-design for pain reduction.00:00 Welcome and Recap00:29 Why My Story Matters03:47 Writing the Book05:08 First Periods and Fainting07:25 High School Shame09:19 Hollow Bones Fatigue11:41 Bathroom Floor Hell16:06 Doctors and No Diagnosis18:44 Dark Thoughts and Survival22:31 Pain Tolerance Proof24:02 Trauma and Healing Tools26:40 Finding My Own Answers28:24 Two Breakthrough Moments30:55 Redefining Success33:16 Mission and Ripple Effect37:24 Action Step Tell Your Story38:15 Whats Next and Resources39:45 Final Rallying Cry

    From Pain to Power: Stasha's Fight Against Endometriosis S1E6

  8. Aug 13

    Manage Stress for Pain-Free Periods: Insights from Stasha the Period Coach S1E5

    Stress, Cortisol, and Your Nervous System: The 4th Root Cause of Period PainLinks Promised: Chart ~ https://ThePeriodCoach.com/ETRCFlow Freedom ~ https://theperiodcoach.com/flow-freedomPeriod Besties LIVE ~ https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Live2026Free call ~ https://stasha.kartra.com/calendar/DeepDiveStasha, host of Pain-Free Periods and an endometriosis survivor, explains stress and nervous system dysregulation as the fourth major root cause of period pain, alongside hormonal imbalance, inflammation, and nutrient deficiencies. She describes how chronic stress elevates cortisol, which diverts pregnenolone away from progesterone, contributing to estrogen dominance, thicker uterine lining, increased prostaglandins, and more pain; prolonged cortisol also drives inflammation and increases pain sensitivity. She contrasts sympathetic (fight-or-flight) and parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) states, lists signs of dysregulation (tension, poor sleep, headaches, digestive issues, anxiety, brain fog, dissociation, severe PMS, spotting), and shares practical steps: deep belly breathing (e.g., 4-7-8), qi cycling, gentle movement, micro resets, prioritizing 8–9+ hours of sleep with routine, and boundary setting, encouraging listeners to pick one practice, chart results, and tune in next week for her diagnosis story.00:00 Welcome and Overview00:45 Fourth Root Cause Stress02:17 Why Stress Worsens Pain05:22 Cortisol Hormone Disruption07:37 Inflammation and Sensitivity08:30 Nervous System Modes10:48 Signs of Dysregulation15:25 You Are Not Broken18:31 Breathing to Calm Down22:31 Qi Cycling Technique24:10 Gentle Movement Practices25:37 Daily Resets and Sleep28:12 Boundaries and Action Plan31:14 Recap Next Episode Tease32:53 Share and Closing

    Manage Stress for Pain-Free Periods: Insights from Stasha the Period Coach S1E5
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    Stasha, The Period Coach
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    16
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