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2023/11/21
Latest episode
2026/01/19
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19 min.
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Imagine celebrating Christmas with a newborn, a 9 year old, and your 39 year old husband passing away suddenly in your bedroom. On the outside, I looked calm and collected, yet internally, I was numb and actually telling myself to breathe, any thought beyond the inhale/exhale pattern was too overwhelming. Not only was I dealing with the passing of my husband and life with a newborn, my corporate life changed too when a new management team was assigned. As I pulled the broken pieces back together, realization hit, I needed a new start; I’d outgrown the corporate world, it was time to share my love of the products I’d been using, but sales felt gross to me. So, I went back to school, earning three health coaching certifications. In the process, I saw how little we know and talk about the menstrual cycle. We don’t know how it works or how it interacts with every single system in our body. The taboo of menstruation had to stop! Flashbacks of my grandmother giving me the period talk, the absolute hatred of my painful, heavy, nauseating, passing out periods, to the embarrassing nurse’s office trip with bled through dark pants and being handed WHITE sweatpants! I remember the shock and excitement of my first pregnancy, the frustrating 14 months of secondary infertility plus gestational diabetes with my second child, treatment of cervical dysplasia, and my own cycle syncing journey which has allowed me to appreciate and enjoy my period. Imagine embracing your period every single month? I wondered how much of this could have been avoided? I knew I wasn’t alone in these experiences. That’s why I created Vivydus, the Full of Life Company whose vision is to change how menstruation is viewed by society and the mission to provide an educational, holistic, safe space for all individuals to learn and discuss the menstrual cycle from puberty through menopause. Join me on this journey as we learn, break the taboo, and openly discuss how we can authentically and uncompromisingly be full of life. I am your host Heather Allmendinger and this is the Embracing Flow podcast.

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78- Erin Cutrone: Why “Powering Through” Is Quietly Wrecking Your Body — And What to Do Instead
2026/01/19
Women are often taught that strength means endurance. That rest is weakness. That powering through is the only option. But what if that belief is quietly exhausting your body, your nervous system, and your emotional health? In this episode of Embracing Flow, Heather is joined by Erin Catron — a nervous system educator and trauma-informed therapist — for a deeply compassionate conversation about how survival patterns form, how they live in the body, and why so many high-functioning women feel tired, disconnected, inflamed, or overwhelmed without knowing why. Together, they explore: • How early experiences and unspoken shame shape our nervous system • Why your body may still be operating in survival mode • How tension, digestion, fatigue, and emotional burnout are connected • What safety actually feels like in the body • Why rest is not laziness — it is neurological repair • How to gently begin listening to your body again • And how small moments of awareness can reconnect your internal circuitry This episode is not about fixing yourself. It is about realizing your body has been protecting you all along — and learning how to work with it instead of against it. If you are a woman balancing work, motherhood, caregiving, relationships, and responsibility — and you are tired of feeling like your body is failing you — this conversation is for you. Because you are not broken. You are responding. And you are allowed to respond with care. About Erin Cutrone Erin, is a clinical therapist of over 20 years who has evolved her work into nervous system and awareness training, helping people understand how stress, trauma, and protection patterns live in our bodies. With a background spanning mental health, counseling, yoga, meditation, Energetic anatomy and spirituality. Erin brings a truly holistic lens to healing. She has worked across psychiatric hospitals, schools, foster care, private practice, supporting people of all [00:01:00] ages, and through that work, she's come to see just how transformative nervous system education can be, not only for personal healing, but for collective expansion. Erin is the founder of This Space, a virtual and pop-up community wellness model, re-imagining what wellness can look like, and she's also the host of the Align With Love podcast where she explores how we soften the barriers around the heart and begin to live. Heal and lead from a place of deeper awareness and connection. https://www.inthespace.co/ https://www.instagram.com/anahata_wellness/ Connect with Heather Allmendinger! Freebies: https://linktr.ee/vivydus Website: https://vivydus.com/podcast/ FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/611487486871608/ FB Personal: https://www.facebook.com/heather.m.allmendinger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivydus/ Website: https://vivydus.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hmallmendinger/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vivydus PolkaDot Powerhouse: https://www.polkadotpowerhouse.com/referral?atid=10634 Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3Dpf8nw As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
77-Stephanie Keenan Re: You Don’t Need a Spa Day — You Need Self-Reconnection
2025/11/24
You Don’t Need a Spa Day — You Need Self-Reconnection In this heart-opening episode of Embracing Flow, Heather sits down with Inner Radiance Wellbeing & Creative Guide Stephanie Keenan Ray, founder of Natural Beauties, Art & Ideas Creative Network, and co-host of Smiling Souls. Together they explore the truth women rarely say out loud: 👉 You can take care of everyone else and still feel completely disconnected from yourself. This episode unpacks the simple rituals that help you return to your center—no luxury spa required. Stephanie shares: Her unforgettable (and hilarious) first-period story The role essential oils play in balancing hormones, mood, and nervous system regulation Why creativity is one of the most underused forms of self-care The power of grounding practices for burnout, overwhelm, and emotional overload How reconnecting with your “little girl self” changes how you show up in your life What women actually need to feel peaceful, energized, and authentic again Heather and Stephanie also explore why many women aren’t truly in their bodies, how stress rewires our sense of self, and why small daily rituals—breath, oils, journaling, creativity, nature—shift our entire emotional landscape. If you’ve ever felt drained, stuck, crispy around the edges, or lost in your own life… this one’s for you. ✨ In every phase — embrace it, love it, crown it, and be Vivydus. Stephanie Keenan Re is an Inner Radiance, Well-being and Creative Guide. She is the founder of Natural Beauties Arts & Ideas Creative Network & She.E.O Elite Membership, and Co-Podcaster of Smiling Souls Podcast. In all she does, she guides women though simple rituals of self care, holistic solutions and creativity with the mission to help others shine from within, aging gracefully with confidence, joy, and inner peace. https://linktr.ee/natural_beauties Connect with Heather Allmendinger! Freebies: https://linktr.ee/vivydus Website: https://vivydus.com/podcast/ FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/611487486871608/ FB Personal: https://www.facebook.com/heather.m.allmendinger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivydus/ Website: https://vivydus.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hmallmendinger/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vivydus PolkaDot Powerhouse: https://www.polkadotpowerhouse.com/referral?atid=10634 Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3Dpf8nw As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
FF6 - Your Body Keeps Score
2025/10/31
When life feels full, your body always knows first. In this episode, Heather Allmendinger, Queen of Flow and host of the Embracing Flow™ podcast, unpacks how chronic stress reshapes hormonal balance — long before you realize it. Discover why cortisol is more than a “stress hormone,” how it hijacks your cycle rhythm, and what your body is really saying when you feel “tired but wired.” This episode connects this week’s Flow Q and DYK: how emotional and physical stress both disrupt your hormonal blueprint — and what to do about it. 🌿 ✨ You’ll learn: How cortisol changes energy, sleep, and cycle timingWhy your body holds onto stress signals long after the moment passesWhat true rest looks like in a hormone-aware lifestyleSimple shifts to support your body during high-stress seasons💭 Reflection prompt: Where is your body keeping score right now? And how can you give it extra credit instead of more pressure? Connect with Heather Allmendinger! Freebies: https://linktr.ee/vivydus Website: https://vivydus.com/podcast/ FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/611487486871608/ FB Personal: https://www.facebook.com/heather.m.allmendinger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivydus/ Website: https://vivydus.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hmallmendinger/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vivydus PolkaDot Powerhouse: https://www.polkadotpowerhouse.com/referral?atid=10634 Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3Dpf8nw As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
76-Heather Allmendinger: What Stress Really Does to Your Hormones
2025/10/30
Your body keeps the score of everything you’ve lived through — every stress, every push, every “I’ll rest later.” In this episode of Embracing Flow™, Heather Allmendinger, Queen of Flow and founder of Vivydus, unpacks how stress doesn’t just affect your mood — it reshapes your hormones, energy, and menstrual rhythm. Learn why your menstrual cycle is more than fertility — it’s your fifth vital sign. Heather explores the science behind cortisol, the HPA axis, and how chronic stress rewires hormonal balance. Through stories, research, and reflection, she helps you understand the link between stress, energy crashes, emotional swings, and cycle changes — and how to restore harmony. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: How the stress hormone cortisol influences estrogen, progesterone, and thyroid balance Why women often feel “wired but tired” in high-stress seasons The connection between skipped periods, sleep issues, and chronic overwhelm Steps to reset your body’s natural rhythm through rest, awareness, and nutrition How to teach the next generation that cycles are messages, not mysteries 💭 Reflection Prompt: Where is your body keeping score right now, and what would it look like to give it support instead of pressure? 🎧 Listen now and rediscover your rhythm. 📚 ReferencesEffects of the Menstrual Cycle Phase on Cortisol Responses. PMC. PMC How Stress Affects Your Menstrual Cycle | UT Physicians. UT Physicians Chronic Stress and Ovulatory Dysfunction: Implications in Times of Global Disruption. PMC. PMC Is Stress Affecting My Menstrual Cycle? Understanding the Connection. HERA Health. Hera Women's Health - Higher Circulating Cortisol in the Follicular vs. Luteal Phase of the Menstrual Cycle. PubMed. PubMed Effects of Menstrual Cycle on Cognitive Function, Cortisol and Metabolism. PLoS ONE. PLOS Connect with Heather Allmendinger! Freebies: https://linktr.ee/vivydus Website: https://vivydus.com/podcast/ FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/611487486871608/ FB Personal: https://www.facebook.com/heather.m.allmendinger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivydus/ Website: https://vivydus.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hmallmendinger/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vivydus PolkaDot Powerhouse: https://www.polkadotpowerhouse.com/referral?atid=10634 Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3Dpf8nw As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
FF5 - Your hormones hear stress before you do.
2025/10/19
Have you ever had a week that looked fine on paper, but your body disagreed? Fatigue, cravings, mood swings, or a late period might not be “random” — they’re hormonal communication. In this Flow Fact Friday, Heather Allmendinger, founder of Vivydus: The Full of Life Company and USOA Ms. Berks County 2025, explains how your hormones act as an early-warning system when stress rises. Before burnout or lab results appear, your body is already adapting to protect you. You’ll learn: 🌿 How cortisol interrupts hormone balance and ovulation 💡 Why your cycle changes during stressful seasons ✨ What “protective” hormone shifts look like — and how to respond with compassion instead of frustration 📚 References: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Menstruation in Girls and Adolescents: Using the Menstrual Cycle as a Vital Sign. 2015. Harvard Health Publishing. Hormones and Stress: The Cortisol Connection. 2021. The Endocrine Society. Hormones and Health Overview. NIH. Stress and Reproductive Function. Connect with Heather Allmendinger! Freebies: https://linktr.ee/vivydus Website: https://vivydus.com/podcast/ FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/611487486871608/ FB Personal: https://www.facebook.com/heather.m.allmendinger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivydus/ Website: https://vivydus.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hmallmendinger/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vivydus PolkaDot Powerhouse: https://www.polkadotpowerhouse.com/referral?atid=10634 Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3Dpf8nw As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
75-Chelsea McLeod: It’s Not You—It’s Your Hormones: Reclaiming Energy, Confidence, and Balance After Burnout
2025/10/17
Feeling burned out, bloated, or stuck in survival mode—even though you’re “doing everything right”? You’re not alone, and it’s not you—it’s your hormones. In this empowering conversation, Heather Allmendinger, Founder of Vivydus — The Full of Life Company and Host of Embracing Flow, sits down with Chelsea McLeod, corporate-executive-turned-hormonal-health-coach and creator of The Healthy Hustle Method. Together they uncover what’s really behind fatigue, stubborn weight gain, sleepless nights, and stress cycles—and the steps high-achieving women can take to heal naturally. Chelsea shares how she went from leading a $60 million brand to suffering total burnout, then rebuilt her health by fixing root-cause imbalances in her hormones and gut. You’ll learn: 🔸 The difference between “common” and normal symptoms🔸 Why cardio and calorie cutting can backfire for women 30–50🔸 Simple habits to lower cortisol and balance estrogen, progesterone & thyroid health🔸 How functional testing reveals what standard bloodwork misses🔸 Practical ways to restore energy, lose weight, and feel vibrant againIf you’ve ever thought your body was broken, this episode will remind you it’s not—it’s communicating. Learn how to listen, heal, and thrive in every phase of womanhood. About Chelsea Mcleod I had to heal myself before I could help other women heal. Ran myself into the ground in corporate for a decade before healing my insomnia, PCOS, high cortisol, and gut issues. From there, I helped family and friends heal after going back to school for integrative health to become a practitioner. Quit my job as a digital director at a publicly traded company when my side hustle scaled too fast. Now I've helped over 200 women heal. Website: https://chelseamcleod.com/ freebie - busy girl guide to hormonal weight loss https://chelseamcleod.com/busy-girl-guide IG: https://www.instagram.com/healthywithchels/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-not-you-its-your-hormones/id1799354267 Connect with Heather Allmendinger! Freebies: https://linktr.ee/vivydus Website: https://vivydus.com/podcast/ FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/611487486871608/ FB Personal: https://www.facebook.com/heather.m.allmendinger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivydus/ Website: https://vivydus.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hmallmendinger/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vivydus PolkaDot Powerhouse: https://www.polkadotpowerhouse.com/referral?atid=10634 Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3Dpf8nw As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
FF4 - Your Cycle Speaks Before Symptoms Do
2025/10/10
Have you ever noticed that your body seems to whisper before it shouts? Fatigue, mood shifts, or a late period aren’t inconveniences — they’re communication. In this Flow Fact Friday episode, Heather Allmendinger, Queen of Flow and host of the Embracing Flow™ Podcast, explores how your menstrual cycle acts as a built-in feedback loop for your overall health. Long before labs or diagnostics show imbalance, your body leaves clues in the rhythm of your cycle. You’ll learn: 🌿 Why the menstrual cycle is considered the fifth vital sign 💡 How stress, under-nourishment, and sleep patterns can alter your hormones 🩺 What irregular, painful, or missing cycles may reveal about thyroid or adrenal health ✨ How to read your cycle as data — not drama Your body isn’t broken; it’s brilliant. Every change in your cycle is an invitation to listen, not push through. 📚 References: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Menstruation in Girls and Adolescents: Using the Menstrual Cycle as a Vital Sign. Committee Opinion No. 651, 2015. Harvard Health Publishing. Hormones and Brain Health: The Estrogen Connection, 2021. National Institutes of Health (NIH). Estrogen and Bone Health. The Endocrine Society. Hormones and Health Overview. 🎧 Tune in to learn how your body speaks through your cycle — and what it might be saying to you this month. Connect with Heather Allmendinger! Freebies: https://linktr.ee/vivydus Website: https://vivydus.com/podcast/ FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/611487486871608/ FB Personal: https://www.facebook.com/heather.m.allmendinger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivydus/ Website: https://vivydus.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hmallmendinger/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vivydus PolkaDot Powerhouse: https://www.polkadotpowerhouse.com/referral?atid=10634 Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3Dpf8nw As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
74 - Heather Allmendinger - Menstrual Cycles: The 5th Vital Sign and What They Reveal About Your Health
2025/10/08
Your menstrual cycle is so much more than a fertility marker — it’s your body’s fifth vital sign. In this episode of Embracing Flow™, Heather Allmendinger, founder of Vivydus: The Full of Life Company explores how menstrual health offers insights into hormone balance, thyroid function, adrenal health, and emotional well-being. You’ll learn: Why the “periods are only for pregnancy” myth misses the bigger pictureWhat your cycle can reveal about your thyroid, stress, and nutrient statusThe connection between hormone balance, brain health, and longevityHow to help daughters view their cycles as powerful, natural body literacy toolsReferences: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Menstruation in Girls and Adolescents: Using the Menstrual Cycle as a Vital Sign. Committee Opinion No. 651, 2015. Harvard Health Publishing. Hormones and Brain Health: The Estrogen Connection, 2021. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Ovulatory Cycles and Cardiovascular Health, 2018. National Institutes of Health (NIH). Estrogen and Bone Health. The Endocrine Society. Hormones and Health Overview. Tune in and discover why your menstrual cycle is one of the most powerful indicators of whole-body health — and what it might be telling you. Connect with Heather Allmendinger! Freebies: https://linktr.ee/vivydus Website: https://vivydus.com/podcast/ FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/611487486871608/ FB Personal: https://www.facebook.com/heather.m.allmendinger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivydus/ Website: https://vivydus.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hmallmendinger/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vivydus PolkaDot Powerhouse: https://www.polkadotpowerhouse.com/referral?atid=10634 Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3Dpf8nw As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
73-Diane Yoder-Mineral Imbalances, ADHD Symptoms, and the Hidden Impact on Hormones
2025/09/25
Are mineral imbalances fueling ADHD symptoms and hormonal chaos? In this episode of Embracing Flow, Heather speaks with Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Certified Health Coach Diane Yoder about the hidden connections between minerals, ADHD, and women’s health. From copper overload to low potassium, Diane explains how imbalances can impact focus, mood, and cycles — and why testing matters more than guessing. Discover how personalized nutrition and safe, science-backed detox methods can help restore balance, improve energy, and support both kids and adults dealing with ADHD symptoms. Connect with Diane at:  https://northwestnatural.health/ Electrolyte Powder: https://www.isagenix.com/rc/4LDSWOO Connect with Heather Allmendinger! Freebies: https://linktr.ee/vivydus Website: https://vivydus.com/podcast/ FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/611487486871608/ FB Personal: https://www.facebook.com/heather.m.allmendinger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivydus/ Website: https://vivydus.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hmallmendinger/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vivydus PolkaDot Powerhouse: https://www.polkadotpowerhouse.com/referral?atid=10634 Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3Dpf8nw As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
FF3 - Rhythms Beyond the Cycle
2025/09/12
Even without a regular monthly cycle, your body still moves through powerful rhythms that guide energy, focus, and resilience. In this episode of Flow Facts, Heather Allmendinger reveals how circadian, ultradian, and infradian patterns continue to shape women’s health — and why recognizing them matters. Learn how daily cycles regulate sleep and metabolism, why mid-day slumps are part of your ultradian rhythm, and how emotional or moon-connected rhythms provide structure in perimenopause and beyond. Discover practical insights for reducing burnout, restoring balance, and reclaiming confidence by aligning with the rhythms your body still follows. Connect with Heather Allmendinger! Freebies: https://linktr.ee/vivydus Website: https://vivydus.com/podcast/ FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/611487486871608/ FB Personal: https://www.facebook.com/heather.m.allmendinger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivydus/ Website: https://vivydus.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hmallmendinger/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vivydus PolkaDot Powerhouse: https://www.polkadotpowerhouse.com/referral?atid=10634 Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3Dpf8nw As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
72– Heather Allmendinger- Rest Is Resilience: The Science Behind Rest
2025/09/10
Rest isn’t laziness — it’s science. In this episode of Embracing Flow, Heather Allmendinger reveals how honoring your body’s need for rest strengthens resilience, balances hormones, and restores clarity. Discover the biology behind rest: how cortisol impacts stress and energy, how the parasympathetic nervous system and vagus nerve regulate recovery, and why sleep is a cornerstone of hormonal and metabolic health. Learn how circadian and ultradian rhythms shape your daily focus and how listening to your body’s signals helps prevent burnout. Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, balancing family and career, or leading in your professional life, this episode will inspire you to embrace rest as a strategic advantage. References (for your show notes): Hormonal response to stress: Cortisol and progesterone increase during stress in follicular phase PMC+2sciencedirect.com+2Cortisol variation across menstrual cycle: higher in follicular phase MDPIParasympathetic (rest-and-digest) physiology Vogue+2Verywell Mind+2Vagus nerve’s role in hormone, gut, and stress resilience jilliangreaves.comSleep-hormone interaction and cortisol dysregulation with poor sleep Sleep Centers of Middle TennesseeHealthlineRest techniques (vagus, breath, connection) and overall resilience Verywell MindVoguetimesofindia.indiatimes.comwomenshealthmag.com Connect with Heather Allmendinger! Freebies: https://linktr.ee/vivydus Website: https://vivydus.com/podcast/ FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/611487486871608/ FB Personal: https://www.facebook.com/heather.m.allmendinger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivydus/ Website: https://vivydus.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hmallmendinger/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vivydus PolkaDot Powerhouse: https://www.polkadotpowerhouse.com/referral?atid=10634 Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3Dpf8nw As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
FF 2 - Embracing Rest: Strength Through Pause
2025/09/05
In this week’s Flow Facts, Heather Allmendinger shares why rest is not weakness but resilience. Backed by science, she explores how responding to your body’s cues — from fatigue to brain fog — helps regulate stress hormones, restore balance, and unlock sharper focus. Whether you’re a leader, high achiever, or simply navigating daily demands, this episode will inspire you to view rest as a strategic advantage. 💡 Key Takeaways: Rest regulates cortisol and supports hormone balanceIgnoring signals leads to fatigue and burnoutHonoring natural rhythms builds resilience and clarity🎥 Listen now to learn why rest is an essential part of strength. Connect with Heather Allmendinger! Freebies: https://linktr.ee/vivydus Website: https://vivydus.com/podcast/ FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/611487486871608/ FB Personal: https://www.facebook.com/heather.m.allmendinger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivydus/ Website: https://vivydus.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hmallmendinger/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vivydus PolkaDot Powerhouse: https://www.polkadotpowerhouse.com/referral?atid=10634 Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3Dpf8nw As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
71 - Heather Allmendinger - Can Cycle Awareness Save Your Relationship?
2025/09/03
Episode Summary Cycle awareness is more than a health practice—it’s a relationship skill. In this episode, Heather explores how understanding cycles from adolescence through menopause supports stronger communication, empathy, and resilience in relationships. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How cycle charting builds communication tools for couplesWhy fertility awareness and body literacy can improve intimacyWhat research says about menopause, partner support, and marital satisfactionThe link between education and reduced divorce riskPractical tips for practicing cycle awareness at any life stageResources & Mentions: ACOG: Menstruation as a vital sign North American Menopause Society guidance Read Your Body app FEMM Health app Connect with Heather Allmendinger! Freebies: https://linktr.ee/vivydus Website: https://vivydus.com/podcast/ FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/611487486871608/ FB Personal: https://www.facebook.com/heather.m.allmendinger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivydus/ Website: https://vivydus.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hmallmendinger/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vivydus PolkaDot Powerhouse: https://www.polkadotpowerhouse.com/referral?atid=10634 Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3Dpf8nw As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
70– Wendy Taddeucci – You Are Worthy: Reclaiming Time and Self-Care in the Sandwich Generation
2025/08/27
What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Coach Wendy’s journey from professional organizer to life coachWhy so many women in the “sandwich generation” struggle with worthinessThe power of noticing your “yeah, but…” momentsHow guilt keeps us from self-care—and how to reframe itStep-by-step grounding and breathing exercises you can use anywhereThe role of gratitude in shifting mindset and reclaiming peaceHow to use the “Wheel of Life” and a letter to your future self for clarity and directionAbout Coach Wendy Wendy Taddeucci loves to work with women who are so overwhelmed with work, aging parents and children that they don't take time for themselves. Wendy Taddeucci is a Life Coach, co-host of the Smiling Souls Podcast, and is also a published author and creator of The Self-Care Sanctuary Journal: 30 Days of Journaling Prompts for Peace of Mind. Through her coaching, Wendy helps overwhelmed women to create more time and space to slow down and prioritize themselves. Wendy holds a Certificate in Life & ADHD Coaching from Coach Approach for Organizers and is also a former Certified Professional Organizer. Outside of her passion for coaching, Wendy loves traveling so she can make new friends and learn new things. She enjoys studying the spiritual, reading good biographies, and is an avid Gilmore Girls fan. Website https://coach-wendy.com FB page https://www.facebook.com/WendyTaddeucci/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/WendyTaddeucci/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendytaddeucci/ 8 days of journaling prompts for peace of mind https://coach-wendy.com/journal Connect with Heather Allmendinger! Freebies: https://linktr.ee/vivydus Website: https://vivydus.com/podcast/ FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/611487486871608/ FB Personal: https://www.facebook.com/heather.m.allmendinger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivydus/ Website: https://vivydus.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hmallmendinger/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vivydus PolkaDot Powerhouse: https://www.polkadotpowerhouse.com/referral?atid=10634 Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3Dpf8nw As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
69 - Tracking vs. Charting – Why the Difference Matters for Your Cycle Health
2025/08/13
Are you truly understanding your cycle—or just jotting down dates? In this episode of Embracing Flow, Heather Allmendinger, Queen of Flow and Certified Fertility Awareness Educator, unpacks the crucial difference between tracking and charting your menstrual cycle. You’ll learn: The key differences between tracking and charting How charting provides insights into your health, energy, and mood Practical steps to start charting today Why charting is valuable even if your cycles are irregular Recommended tools: Read Your Body App & FEMM Health App Heather also shares a personal story of how charting transformed her own life, and she invites you to join her at Girls Empowered, Inc.’s Daughter’s Day on Sunday, September 28 in Doylestown, PA for a free, fun, and empowering morning of conversation about puberty, periods, and hormones. 📅 RSVP: girlsempowered.org Whether you’re brand new to cycle awareness or ready to deepen your practice, this episode will help you Know Your Flow and use it as a strategy in life and health. Girls Empowered Inc: girlsempowered.org Read Your Body App: https://readyourbody.com/ FEMMHealth App: https://femmhealth.org/femm-app/ Connect with Heather Allmendinger! Freebies: https://linktr.ee/vivydus Website: https://vivydus.com/podcast/ FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/611487486871608/ FB Personal: https://www.facebook.com/heather.m.allmendinger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivydus/ Website: https://vivydus.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hmallmendinger/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vivydus PolkaDot Powerhouse: https://www.polkadotpowerhouse.com/referral?atid=10634 Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3Dpf8nw As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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5 out of 5
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OrganizerWendy 2025/08/25
Fix your face
Being in control of my face and my aging is a beautiful concept and Kat was able to talk about how easy it is to do.
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DB757336202 2025/05/22
Great info that is needed!
Heard Heather on The Power Transformation Podcast and was drawn to hear her podcast. Great information!
★★★★★
Badgers mom 2024/04/24
Heather is life changing!
As a woman, Heather’s podcast is so needed. I am adding her show to my weekly listens. I love her insights and how easy it is to receive her very impo...
★★★★★
K OConnor 2024/01/17
Engaged! Learning so much
I enjoy listening to Heather’s podcasts. I am a 73 year old male, parent to two adult sons, brother of two, no sisters. My experiences with female hea...
★★★★★
Shair7 2023/12/10
Informative and empowering
Great information and stories for woman. It’s so important to learn about our amazing body.
★★★★★
Majet806 2023/12/08
So delightful
This is a fun podcast to listen to because we don’t talk enough about this normal phenomenon that females go through… let’s end the stigma on menstrua...
★★★★★
Lindsay Allmendinger 2023/12/07
Wonderful!
It’s great to know your not alone! What a great podcast. And thank you for not being afraid to discuss a topic most are ashamed of!!
★★★★★
Aleasharae 2023/12/07
An AWESOME podcast!
I love that this podcast is open, honest, and embraces what it means to be a woman! Between Heather and her special guests, they provide so much helpf...
★★★★★
Mouse13c 2023/12/06
Best helper
Heather is such a get help, and has got me to understand and learn new things. These pod casts have a lot of great information in them.🥰😁
★★★★★
....tray 2023/12/06
Amazing information
So glad i was invited to this podcast. There is so much information an i just stared! Cant wait to catch up on the rest!
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