Episodes
Every body is different. And the way you feel about your body can change day by day or even hour by hour. Minaa B talks to Bethany C. Meyers about body neutrality, a idea that inspired the leading fitness instructor and founder of the be.come project to embrace their body, cope with disordered eating and recognize their nonbinary identity. Download the Flo app to track your cycle and get personal, daily well-being insights co-created with leading medical doctors and experts. Join one of the...
Published 06/08/21
Published 06/08/21
Host Minaa B talks to a Flo user about her journey to find the right birth control for her body and her partner. Dr. Amanda Adeleye shares the medical explanation for what happens to our minds, hormones and bodies when we take birth control.
Published 03/16/21
Let’s face it. If you have a period, you probably have canceled plans because of cramps, PMS, or any of the other symptoms menstruators experience. Having a heavy flow can interrupt our lives too, but it doesn't have to be this way. Host Minaa B talks with Sateria Venable, who knows the heavy flow struggle. She’s also a patient advocate and the CEO and founder of the Fibroid Foundation. Dr. Kristen Matteson shares tips and treatment options for menstruators with a heavy flow. Download the...
Published 02/09/21
Most people who menstruate experience some type of premenstrual symptoms. But what happens when hormones push PMS to the extreme? Host Minaa B talks to a Flo user who finally got treatment for PMDD, only to have it interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. OB-GYN Dr. Barbara Levy offers her advice on navigating health care during the pandemic.
Published 01/12/21
Stress can live in our bodies and interrupt our menstrual cycle. That’s what happened to a Flo user named Alexandria. When her mother was diagnosed with dementia, Alexandria stepped in as a full-time caregiver. Grief, stress, and depression affected her mind and body, until she took control of her well-being. Dr. Margaret Howard, PhD, explains why our bodies respond to stress and how we can be resilient in the face of mental health challenges. Download the Flo app to track your cycle and...
Published 12/08/20
We hear from a Flo user whose painful periods interrupted her life, until she intentionally changed her approach to live in harmony with her menstrual cycle. OB/GYN and Flo Medical Board advisor, Dr. Sara Twogood, explains how periods are the fifth vital sign. Plus, Fab shares her favorite juicing recipe and Dr. Twogood gives three tips to take charge of your health.
Published 10/06/20
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Published 08/20/20