Ep. 25 - Women’s Menstrual and Mental Health: A Candid Conversation with Menstrual Coach Eva Garro

The Holistic Counselor

Episode Description:

Welcome, fearfully and wonderfully made human! In this episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, I sit down with Eva Mariana Garro, a certified natural fertility and menstrual health expert, to explore holistic approaches to hormonal balance and menstrual health. Eva shares her personal journey from enduring severe menstrual pain to becoming a passionate advocate for natural fertility methods, including the symptothermal method. Together, we discuss the importance of knowing your body, using natural menstrual products, and understanding the seasons of your cycle. This conversation is not just for women—it’s valuable for men too!

What You’ll Learn:

• Eva’s personal journey through menstrual pain and how it led her to natural fertility and menstrual health
• How cultural attitudes toward menstrual health impact the way we manage our bodies
• The dangers of conventional menstrual products and how switching to natural alternatives can improve health
• The symptothermal method and how tracking basal body temperature, cervical mucus, and the cervix can inform you about fertility and hormonal balance
• The connection between menstrual health and overall well-being, including mental health
• Why understanding your body’s “seasons” is critical to self-care and hormone balance
• The influence of ancestral wisdom and holistic practices from different cultures, including Ayurveda
• How partners can benefit from understanding menstrual health and cycles

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

•Hava Femme’s Free Resources: Download the menstrual health checklist and dosha test to learn more about your cycle and constitution. Available at: HavvaFEM

Follow Eva Mariana Garro:

•Website: havvaFEM.com

•Instagram: @havvafem

Follow Diana S. Rice:

•Website: Through the Valley Therapy

•Instagram: @throughthevalleytherapy

Quotes from the Episode:

•“We as women need to understand our cycles, not just for fertility, but for our overall health.” — Eva Mariana Garro

•“Your body has its own seasons, and understanding those is key to balancing your health and well-being.” — Diana S. Rice

•“Menstrual health is the fifth vital sign. It’s a window into your body’s overall health.” — Eva Mariana Garro

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