The Inner Rhythms Podcast

Iris Josephina
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Hosted by Iris Josephina, this podcast is your guide to exploring the menstrual cycle, cyclical living, body wisdom, personal growth, spirituality, and running a business in alignment with your natural rhythms. As an entrepreneur, functional hormone specialist, trainer, and coach, Iris shares her personal stories, thought-provoking guest interviews, and transformative experiences with clients and students. Whether you’re here to deepen your connection to your body, gain inspiration for your own journey, or find practical tips for living and working in tune with your natural cycles, this podcast is for you. Tune in and join the community of listeners embracing an inner rhythms-guided life. Follow Iris on Instagram @cycleseeds for more! 

  1. NOV 2

    Episode 70 -Tech Meets Cycle Wisdom: Pioneering the Future of Non-Hormonal Birth Control with Eirini Rapti of inne

    🐚Topics covered Why measuring progesterone directly changes everythingThe difference between temperature tracking & hormonal dataHow technology can be a conversation partnerWhat true contraceptive autonomy requiresWhy contraception should be collective responsibilityThe shift that happens when you stop the pillHow to evaluate "non-hormonal" optionsThe pharmaceutical industry's response to declining pill useNature's collective design of fertility About Eirini Rapti Eirini started inne in 2017 motivated by her own desire to use natural contraception, but realised that traditional natural fertility methods were almost impossible to use reliably in real life. She was determined to find a way of leveraging technology to enable all women to have a greater understanding of their bodies and take control of their contraceptive choices, so that they could make the most of their careers and relationships. Eirini set about developing a saliva biosensor device that enables women to identify and predict the fertile phase in their natural cycle. Based on her own experience and through multiple user interviews, Eirini understood that a new product had to be compatible with a busy daily life, simple and hygienic to use, and more insightful than the period-tracking apps already on the market. Where to find Eirini Rapti and Inne 📝Website: https://inne.io/ 📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inne_io/  About the Host I’m Iris Josephina, a functional hormone specialist, orthomolecular hormone coach, and entrepreneur. Through Cycle Seeds and The Inner Rhythms Podcast, I support people in reconnecting with their cyclical nature, deepening body literacy, and reclaiming hormonal harmony from a place of sovereignty and embodied knowledge. Most people know me from Instagram, where I share stories, tools, and inspiration on cyclical living, menstrual cycles, fertility, hormones, and more.  Let’s stay connected: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cycleseeds  📧 Join my newsletter: https://www.cycleseeds.com/cyclseeds-newsletter  💻 Visit the Cycle Seeds website: https://www.cycleseeds.com/  📝 Check out the blog: https://www.cycleseeds.com/blog 🎓 Holistic Hormone & Cycle Coaching Certification Training: https://www.cycleseeds.com/hhcc-waitlist-2027  📚Join my courses: https://www.cycleseeds.com/courses-masterclasses  📊 Chart Your Cycle Masterclass: https://cycleseeds.plugandpay.nl/checkout/chart-your-cycle-97

    32 min

  2. OCT 18

    Episode 69 - Reclaiming Your Power in Birth with Karissa Bollinger

    🐚Topics covered Karissa's journey from corporate wellness to birth work through personal initiationWhy intellectualizing birth doesn't prevent power outsourcing during laborFour waves of Wavework: physical prep, emotional alchemy, trance state, primal intelligenceRehearsing birth intensity through simulations before labor arrivesEmotional cathexis versus catharsis: befriending fear rather than clearing itThe cervix as frequency gate responding to safety & environmental attunementBringing birth partners into rehearsal for nervous system regulationWhy men struggle witnessing powerful birthing women without preparationConnection between birth trauma & postpartum depression epidemicWavework for postpartum integration, loss, preconception & life thresholds About Karissa Bollinger Karissa is a physiologist, birth worker, and founder of WaveWork™,  a method that bridges biomechanics, nervous system science, and altered states of consciousness to prepare the body for birth. Her work reframes labor as an initiated state of expanded awareness and teaches women how to condition their physiology for intensity, coherence, and trust. After supporting hundreds of women through birth, trauma healing, and psychedelic integration, Karissa created WaveWork™ to bring the body back to the center of birth. She’s passionate about helping women rehearse intensity before they meet it, rewire their nervous systems for safety, and return to their power as creators of life. Where to find Karissa Bollinger 📝Website: http://www.goldenteacherwellness.com 📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wavework.birthing/  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wavework.birthing  Join Karissa’s Masterclass and get a $50 usd off (CYCLESEEDS50) https://www.goldenteacherwellness.com/waveworkbirthing About the Host I’m Iris Josephina, a functional hormone specialist, orthomolecular hormone coach, and entrepreneur. Through Cycle Seeds and The Inner Rhythms Podcast, I support people in reconnecting with their cyclical nature, deepening body literacy, and reclaiming hormonal harmony from a place of sovereignty and embodied knowledge. Most people know me from Instagram, where I share stories, tools, and inspiration on cyclical living, menstrual cycles, fertility, hormones, and more.  Let’s stay connected: 📸 Instagram: @cycleseeds 📧 Join my newsletter: https://www.cycleseeds.com/ 💻 Visit the Cycle Seeds website: https://www.cycleseeds.com/ 📝 Check out the blog: https://www.cycleseeds.com/blog 🎓 Holistic Hormone & Cycle Coaching Certification Training: https://www.cycleseeds.com/hhcc-training-2025-selfstudy-vip 📚Join my courses: https://www.cycleseeds.com/courses-masterclasses 📊 Chart Your Cycle Masterclass: https://cycleseeds.plugandpay.nl/checkout/chart-your-cycle-97

    1h 4m

  3. OCT 6

    Episode 68 - Reclaiming Health Through Circadian Biology & Sunlight Wisdom with Zaid K. Dahhaj

    🐚Topics covered Zaid's journey from competitive athlete to circadian biology educatorCircadian biology defined: body as a timing system tied to the sun & moonMaster clock (SCN) & peripheral clocks in every organ & cellNatural versus artificial light impacts on the circadian systemThe light bulb invention correlated with chronic disease emergenceAncient sun worship confirmed by modern circadian scienceEarly 1900s heliotherapy curing tuberculosis & lupus with sunlightUV light as a hormetic stressor, not inherently toxicNear-infrared preconditioning removes isolated UV cytotoxicitySunscreen breaks apart the hormetic signalingChemical sunscreens are transforming into photo-carcinogens under light & heatSunscreen blocking UVB & preventing vitamin D synthesisMorning sunlight creates collagen, elastin, & natural SPFMidday UV treated like exercise: progressive overload approachSunglasses blocking master clock signals & creating light sensitivitySunglasses prevent melanin production & increase burn riskViolet light stops myopia progression via the EEG1 gene activationCircadian eyesight regeneration through unfiltered light exposureSkin is a circadian organ with light-sensing proteins in all layersBlue light disrupts skin's circadian signaling, not just eyesPractical timing: sunrise, UVA rise, midday UV, nighttime darknessNatural fabrics for nighttime skin protection from artificial light About Zaid K. Dahhaj Zaid K. Dahhaj is a circadian biology educator and coach, helping people reconnect with sunlight, natural rhythms, and the body’s innate clocks to restore health. His work bridges quantum biology, ancestral wisdom, and modern lifestyle design, making circadian science practical, relatable, and transformative. Where to find Zaid K. Dahhaj 📝Website: https://www.zaidkdahhaj.com ✍️Substack: https://zaidkdahhaj.substack.com 📲X: https://x.com/zaidkdahhaj?s=21&t=lMyKdyY1i1JiMEgQImSA-w 📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zaidkdahhaj 🎙️The 2AM Podcast: https://beacons.ai/the2ampodcast About the Host I’m Iris Josephina, a functional hormone specialist, orthomolecular hormone coach, and entrepreneur. Through Cycle Seeds and The Inner Rhythms Podcast, I support people in reconnecting with their cyclical nature, deepening body literacy, and reclaiming hormonal harmony from a place of sovereignty and embodied knowledge. Most people know me from Instagram, where I share stories, tools, and inspiration on cyclical living, menstrual cycles, fertility, hormones, and more.  Let’s stay connected: 📸 Instagram: @cycleseeds 📧 Join my newsletter: https://www.cycleseeds.com/ 💻 Visit the Cycle Seeds website: https://www.cycleseeds.com/ 📝 Check out the blog: https://www.cycleseeds.com/blog 🎓 Holistic Hormone & Cycle Coaching Certification Training: https://www.cycleseeds.com/hhcc-training-2025-selfstudy-vip 📚Join my courses: https://www.cycleseeds.com/courses-masterclasses 📊 Chart Your Cycle Masterclass: https://cycleseeds.plugandpay.nl/checkout/chart-your-cycle-97

    49 min

  4. SEP 13

    Episode 67 - Seasonal Eating & Your Body Clock: Why Food is Information

    🐚Topics covered Applied quantum biology as the missing link in hormone healthFood as information, light, and time rather than just calories or macrosHow your body reads the light, season, and environment stored in foodSyncing your inner rhythms with the outer rhythms of Earth through foodWhy eating tropical fruit in the European winter creates a biological mismatchEach organ has its own clock, and how meal timing affects themWhy your gut goes to sleep before you doFood is stored light - photosynthesis creates slowed down light in matterHow your mitochondria decode light information from foodThe difference between eating the same food in different environmentsSummer eating - handling more carbs with increased UV and melaninWinter eating - body asking for more fats, proteins, and grounding foodsWhy there's no one perfect diet - everything is cyclical and location-dependentPractical steps: breakfast with sunrise, local seasonal foods, stop eating after sunset 🌙 Join the Cyclical Course Waitlist: https://www.cycleseeds.com/cyclical-waitlist About the Host I’m Iris Josephina, a functional hormone specialist, orthomolecular hormone coach, and entrepreneur. Through Cycle Seeds and The Inner Rhythms Podcast, I support people in reconnecting with their cyclical nature, deepening body literacy, and reclaiming hormonal harmony from a place of sovereignty and embodied knowledge. Most people know me from Instagram, where I share stories, tools, and inspiration on cyclical living, menstrual cycles, fertility, hormones, and more.  Let’s stay connected: 📸 Instagram: @cycleseeds 📧 Join my newsletter: https://www.cycleseeds.com/ 💻 Visit the Cycle Seeds website: https://www.cycleseeds.com/ 📝 Check out the blog: https://www.cycleseeds.com/blog 🎓 Holistic Hormone & Cycle Coaching Certification Training: https://www.cycleseeds.com/hhcc-training-2025-selfstudy-vip 📚Join my courses: https://www.cycleseeds.com/courses-masterclasses 🌙 Join the Cyclical Course Waitlist: https://www.cycleseeds.com/cyclical-waitlist ⏱️Get my free Circadian Morning Guide https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNviuz42EO7/?igsh=MTE1aWZ2cnQwZ3kxdA==  📊 Chart Your Cycle Masterclass: https://cycleseeds.plugandpay.nl/checkout/chart-your-cycle-97

    24 min

  5. SEP 5

    Episode 66 – From Boy to Man: Why Men Aren’t Stepping Up & How to Build Safe, Balanced Relationships with Alessandro Frosali

    🐚Topics covered Alessandro's personal journey to becoming a men's coachWhy men aren't stepping up - pendulum swing from toxic to passive masculinityThe difference between "spine" versus "heart" in menCultural role models shifting from the Marlboro Man to Homer SimpsonCreating safe spaces for men to share vulnerablySpeaking truth without negative consequencesThe Boy to Man model - five key differencesMen operating from boy patterns without rites of passageLife ship concept: mental load and shared responsibilityWomen's superior forethought abilities as natural alert systemsThe "rug" metaphor: sweeping problems under the rugWomen's anger as signals that something needs attentionSeeing through your partner's tone to understand careDiscussing conflict styles proactivelyShortening the gap between conflict and reconciliation About Alessandro Frosali Alessandro Frosali is a man’s coach, speaker, and retreat leader helping men break free from passive patterns and step into mature masculine leadership, especially in their relationships. Through rites of passage, coaching, and real conversation, he guides men from boy-like behaviour into grounded presence, emotional strength, and purpose-driven action. Where to find Alessandro Frosali 📝Website: https://alessandrofrosali.com/  📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alessandro_frosali/  About the Host I’m Iris Josephina, a functional hormone specialist, orthomolecular hormone coach, and entrepreneur. Through Cycle Seeds and The Inner Rhythms Podcast, I support people in reconnecting with their cyclical nature, deepening body literacy, and reclaiming hormonal harmony from a place of sovereignty and embodied knowledge. Most people know me from Instagram, where I share stories, tools, and inspiration on cyclical living, menstrual cycles, fertility, hormones, and more.  Let’s stay connected: 📸 Instagram: @cycleseeds 📧 Join my newsletter: https://www.cycleseeds.com/ 💻 Visit the Cycle Seeds website: https://www.cycleseeds.com/ 📝 Check out the blog: https://www.cycleseeds.com/blog 🎓 Holistic Hormone & Cycle Coaching Certification Training: https://www.cycleseeds.com/hhcc-training-2025-selfstudy-vip 📚Join my courses: https://www.cycleseeds.com/courses-masterclasses 📊 Chart Your Cycle Masterclass: https://cycleseeds.plugandpay.nl/checkout/chart-your-cycle-97

    50 min

  6. AUG 27

    Episode 65 - How to Unlearn Shame Around Our Menstrual Cycle

    🐚Topics covered The difference between guilt and shame - guilt says "I did something wrong" while shame says "I am something wrong"How shame disconnects us from our true identity and wraps itself around who we areUnderstanding healthy shame vs toxic shame and recognizing the difference in your own lifeShame is a learned behavior that only exists in relation to the outside worldWhy shame sits at the lowest frequency and vibration of human experienceCultural shame around menstrual cycles - hiding pads, not talking about bleeding, being called "too emotional"How toxic shame severs us from our cyclical power and ancestral knowing that menstruation is sacredThe physical experience of shame in the body - dissociation, lightheadedness, feeling like fading awayWhy shame is used as a tool of control by oppressors and organizationsHow shame makes boundaries blurry because we dissociate from our bodiesThe antidote to shame: connection to truth, compassion, body, and communityPractical reflection questions for identifying where shame shows up in your cyclical continuumWhy repairing the connection to self is one of the most powerful things we can do About the Host I’m Iris Josephina, a functional hormone specialist, orthomolecular hormone coach, and entrepreneur. Through Cycle Seeds and The Inner Rhythms Podcast, I support people in reconnecting with their cyclical nature, deepening body literacy, and reclaiming hormonal harmony from a place of sovereignty and embodied knowledge. Most people know me from Instagram, where I share stories, tools, and inspiration on cyclical living, menstrual cycles, fertility, hormones and more.  Let’s stay connected: 📸 Instagram: @cycleseeds 📧 Join my newsletter: https://www.cycleseeds.com/ 💻 Visit the Cycle Seeds website: https://www.cycleseeds.com/ 📝 Check out the blog: https://www.cycleseeds.com/blog 🎓 Holistic Hormone & Cycle Coaching Certification Training: https://www.cycleseeds.com/hhcc-training-2025-selfstudy-vip 📚Join my courses: https://www.cycleseeds.com/courses-masterclasses 📊 Chart Your Cycle Masterclass: https://cycleseeds.plugandpay.nl/checkout/chart-your-cycle-97

    26 min

  7. AUG 14

    Episode 64 - Decolonizing Our Closets & Reconnecting to Earth with Jeanne de Kroon

    🐚Topics covered Jeanne's journey from mainstream modeling to discovering authentic craftsmanship in NepalThe founding and growth of Zazi Vintage, working with 1200+ women globallyDecolonizing fashion and reconnecting to the stories behind our clothingThe energetic difference between natural fibers and synthetic clothingWorking with indigenous communities and traditional textile practicesHimalayan women singing to the Spider Goddess while weavingThe cyclical nature of fashion is in harmony with Earth's seasonsReclaiming Dutch and European ancestral wisdom and goddess traditionsCreating altars for ancestors and celebrating seasonal festivalsFashion industry statistics: 80% women workers, 10% capital ownershipCyclical dressing through menstrual cycle phasesSexual and sensual liberation in your thirties About Jeanne de Kroon Jeanne de Kroon connects worlds and stories through craftsmanship. She is the founder of Zazi Vintage, partner of the UN Ethical Fashion Initiative, and co-founder of Woven the Foundation. With a background in philosophy and political science, she started her first company at age 22 in Germany, where it was named "Best Fashion Business Idea of the Year" by both Vogue and Harper's Bazaar just after launching. Working both circularly with natural fibers and with women-led artisanal projects, Zazi Vintage focuses on the environmental and social impact behind the garment industry while weaving the stories of nature and women together. Since 2018, Zazi Vintage has become the main partner of the United Nations Ethical Fashion Initiative across Central Asia and Afghanistan. Jeanne has led several innovative partnerships in the creative and wellbeing industry that platform ancestral wisdom through craft, and works as a consultant for both governmental bodies and global businesses on respectful co-creation. She has been featured as a storyteller, activist, and thought leader in Vogue, Forbes, TEDx, and The New York Times, among others. Where to find Jeanne de Kroon 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeannedekroon/?hl=en 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofzazi/ About the Host I’m Iris Josephina, a functional hormone specialist, orthomolecular hormone coach, and entrepreneur. Through Cycle Seeds and The Inner Rhythms Podcast, I support people in reconnecting with their cyclical nature, deepening body literacy, and reclaiming hormonal harmony from a place of sovereignty and embodied knowledge. Most people know me from Instagram, where I share stories, tools, and inspiration on cyclical living, menstrual cycles, fertility, hormones and more.  Let’s stay connected: 📸 Instagram: @cycleseeds 📧 Join my newsletter: https://www.cycleseeds.com/ 💻 Visit the Cycle Seeds website: https://www.cycleseeds.com/ 📝 Check out the blog: https://www.cycleseeds.com/blog 🎓 Holistic Hormone & Cycle Coaching Certification Training: https://www.cycleseeds.com/hhcc-training-2025-selfstudy-vip 📚Join my courses: https://www.cycleseeds.com/courses-masterclasses 📊 Chart Your Cycle Masterclass: https://cycleseeds.plugandpay.nl/checkout/chart-your-cycle-97

    52 min

  8. AUG 6

    Episode 63 - PMS After Miscarriage: A Raw & Real Share About My Last 5 Months

    ⚠️ CONTENT WARNING ⚠️ This episode contains detailed discussion of pregnancy loss, miscarriage, intense grief, and emotional trauma. Please listen with care if you're currently experiencing loss, trying to conceive, or are sensitive to these topics. Iris mentions this is raw and unedited, recorded during a difficult time. 🐚Topics covered Iris's personal experience with intense PMS in the 5 months following her miscarriageHow premenstrual symptoms can change dramatically after a pregnancy lossThe difference between manageable PMS and overwhelming premenstrual intensityThe story of Iris's miscarriage during a retreat and the lack of postpartum support afterwardHow grief and loss can resurface cyclically during the premenstrual phaseThe concept of "cyclical memory of trauma" and emotional imprints in the bodyNavigating relationship challenges when processing grief through "word vomit"The importance of having witnesses for emotions and finding safe spaces for feelings to landWhy connecting with other people who menstruate is crucial during intense cyclical experiencesPractical wisdom about timing intense emotions and remembering that they will pass About the Host I’m Iris Josephina, a functional hormone specialist, orthomolecular hormone coach, and entrepreneur. Through Cycle Seeds and The Inner Rhythms Podcast, I support people in reconnecting with their cyclical nature, deepening body literacy, and reclaiming hormonal harmony from a place of sovereignty and embodied knowledge. Most people know me from Instagram, where I share stories, tools, and inspiration on cyclical living, menstrual cycles, fertility, hormones and more.  Let’s stay connected: 📸 Instagram: @cycleseeds 📧 Join my newsletter: https://www.cycleseeds.com/ 💻 Visit the Cycle Seeds website: https://www.cycleseeds.com/ 📝 Check out the blog: https://www.cycleseeds.com/blog 🎓 Holistic Hormone & Cycle Coaching Certification Training: https://www.cycleseeds.com/hhcc-training-2025-selfstudy-vip 📚Join my courses: https://www.cycleseeds.com/courses-masterclasses 📊 Chart Your Cycle Masterclass: https://cycleseeds.plugandpay.nl/checkout/chart-your-cycle-97

    25 min
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Hosted by Iris Josephina, this podcast is your guide to exploring the menstrual cycle, cyclical living, body wisdom, personal growth, spirituality, and running a business in alignment with your natural rhythms. As an entrepreneur, functional hormone specialist, trainer, and coach, Iris shares her personal stories, thought-provoking guest interviews, and transformative experiences with clients and students. Whether you’re here to deepen your connection to your body, gain inspiration for your own journey, or find practical tips for living and working in tune with your natural cycles, this podcast is for you. Tune in and join the community of listeners embracing an inner rhythms-guided life. Follow Iris on Instagram @cycleseeds for more! 

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  • Creator
    Iris Josephina
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    71
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Inner Rhythms by Iris Josephina & Cycle Seeds
  • Show Website
    The Inner Rhythms Podcast

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