Eating For Your Menstrual Cycle with Nutritionist Eleni Cassar | Thank Goddess EP 6

Today I'm speaking to Eleni Cassar, Clinical Nutritionist with a holistic approach to health and wellness, on all things food and eating around your Menstrual Cycle!Eleni and I will be discussing holistic ways to support your hormones and your menstrual cycle through the lens of nutrition and holistic health. She will explore different foods and nutrients to incorporate into your diet to optimise the health of your hormones. She will also unpack some of the biggest misconceptions around period symptoms that are considered "normal" when in fact are a sign that your hormones are not functioning correctly!If you're someone who feels helpless when it comes to your health and maybe you’ve tried all the things and nothing seems to be working for you, I think you’re going to feel a sense of optimism after this conversation, as Eleni discusses the many avenues to healing and different treatments available, so it's important that you don’t give up and you look at all your options!To find out more about Eleni: - Website: www.elenicassarnutrition.com.auInstagram: @elenicassar.nutritionTikTok: @elenicassarnutrition Email: hello@elenicassarnutrition.com.au--------------------------TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro01:31 - Introducing Eleni Cassar, Clinical Nutritionist04:07 - Beginning of Interview - Eleni Cassar, Clinical Nutritionist04:40 - Eleni's Story 07:52 - Common period symptoms that are NOT "normal" even though they are common11:34 - The harm in ignoring painful periods and PMS15:04 - The relationship between nutrition and menstrual health18:31 - Eating for the Four Phases of the Menstrual Cycle19:46 - Nutrition for the Menstrual Phase/Inner Winter/Bleed/Period21:27 - Is chocolate good for your period health?22:26 - Nutrition for the Follicular Phase/Inner Spring24:16 - The importance of ovulation... even if you aren't trying to get pregnant! 24:17 - Are you Estrogen dominant or Progesterone deficient?26:08 - Egg quality for pregnancy through nutrition and diet26:50 - Nutrition for Ovulatory Phase/Inner Summer27:49 - Nutrition for Luteal Phase/Inner Autumn28:39 - Why your anxiety levels may be higher before your period30:34 - Food cravings before and during your period32:27 - The feminine vs masculine approach to diet and exercise35:28 - Menstrual Cycle Tracking - Where to start?37:33 - Menstrual Cycle Tracking Wheel38:25 - Closing --------------------------Resources:Free Downloadable Menstrual Cycle Tracking Wheel + Daily Check-In Journal1:1 Feminine Energy and Embodiment CoachingAre you serious about awakening the Goddess within you? You can now apply to work 1:1 with Dani (limited availability)!Monthly Women's Circles - Divine Feminine CircleJoin The DivSacred Taste Premium CacaoUse discount code DANIMURNANI at the checkout for 10% off your order. Shop cacao products HERE. Find Dani at the following platforms:Website: www.daniellemurnane.comInstagram: @danimurnani and @thankgoddessthepodcastTikTok: @danimurnani