What Is a Normal Menstrual Cycle? Ovulation, Period Tracking & Hormonal Health Explained
Cramps. Heavy bleeding. Irregular cycles. Hormonal birth control “fixing” everything.
We’ve normalized a lot of symptoms that are actually our bodies asking for help. In this episode of The Female Blueprint Podcast, I am joined by Nicole Jardim - women’s health coach, author of Fix Your Period, and founder of the Institute for Menstrual Health for a deep, honest conversation about menstrual health, hormones, postpartum recovery, and why education changes everything.
Nicole shares her personal journey with hormonal birth control, what a healthy cycle actually looks like, why ovulation matters more than most women realize, and how cycle tracking can be one of the most powerful tools for health advocacy.
WHAT WE COVER 🔥
What a truly normal menstrual cycle looks like (3-7 days, 25-35 day cycles)
The side effects of hormonal birth control that doctors don't mention
Why your period is your "sixth vital sign" and what it reveals about your health
How to track your cycle even if it's irregular
The truth about postpartum hormone recovery and breastfeeding
Cycle syncing, exercise, and what the research actually says
How to advocate for yourself when doctors dismiss your symptoms
CONNECT WITH NICOLE JARDIM 🔗
Website: NicoleJardim.com
Instagram: @nicolemjardim
Book: Fix Your Period
For practitioners: Institute for Menstrual Health
CONNECT WITH ME
🔗 Instagram: @thefemaleathletedoc
Website: threesixtywellness.co
LET'S TALK!! What "normal" myth about your period did you believe for way too long? Drop it in the comments, let's normalize these conversations and break the silence together.
If this episode gave you the clarity or validation you needed, please share it with another woman who's been dismissed, told to "just deal with it," or put on birth control without real answers. We're building a community where women stop suffering in silence and start designing their own blueprints.
