Fix Your Period
The Period Party Podcast · EP. 155 · April 22, 2023

How Living In Sync With Your Menstrual Cycle Can Help You Address Common Period Problems

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You have to become a trailblazer for your body and your life.

This week we’re going back to basics and looking at how we can take control of our lives with a deeper understanding of our cycles and how hormone fluctuations impact how we should move and nourish our bodies.

I’m joined by Jenn Pike, a Functional Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, and the bestselling author of The Simplicity Project as well as her two cookbooks, The Simplicity Kitchen and The Simplicity Body. Jenn is dedicated to teaching women what they should have known about their bodies all along: the incredible healing abilities, wisdom, and power their bodies hold and how to bring them to life.

In this episode, we talk about the phases of the menstrual cycle, what it means to live in sync with your cycle, how to plan your activities and nutrition according to where you are in your cycle, how we can break patriarchal cycles through a deeper understanding of our bodies, and so much more!

This episode is brought to you by Agni. Visit AgniForAll.com and use my code PERIODPARTY for 15% off.

I’m so excited because Agni has just launched a complete women’s health box for healthy hormones and better periods. What I really like about Agni is that they work with a Medical Advisory Board and top chefs to make their products, so if you’ve ever wished your supplements tasted delicious, you’ll really love their new box. The Complete Women’s Health Box has five awesome products in it – my personal favorite is the double chocolate chip cookies. They’re the kind of cookies that make you want to eat the whole box in one sitting. I also really love the seasonings which make seed cycling super easy, plus they turn your avocado toast into otherworldly goodness. Everything in the box is gluten-free, dairy-free, and totally delicious.

To try out their new box or learn more, visit AgniForAll.com and use code PERIODPARTY for 15% off.

Episode Highlights

Resources Mentioned

Fix Your Period

How Fix Your Period Supports Women Coming Off Hormonal Birth Control

Nicole's work has always centred on helping women understand what hormonal birth control does to the body — and how to support your hormonal health after stopping. Here's how the app helps.

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Post-Pill Cycle Tracking

Track your cycle as it returns after stopping hormonal contraception — monitoring regularity, blood quality, and symptoms to understand what your natural cycle looks like.

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Hormone Health Assessment

Take Nicole's free Hormone Health Assessment and get personalised results that reflect your current cycle picture — a useful baseline as your natural hormones reassert themselves.

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Post-Pill Support Protocol

Fix Your Period Premium includes Nicole's Birth Control Pill Support protocol — covering nutrient repletion, gut healing, and hormonal rebalancing after stopping hormonal contraception.

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Hormone Education

Nicole's signature Period Pillars cover what hormonal birth control does to the body and how to support your natural hormonal function as it returns.

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Nicole.AI

Fix Your Period Premium includes Nicole.AI — trained on Nicole's methodology — giving you personalised guidance as you navigate the post-pill recovery process.

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Personalised Protocol

Fix Your Period Premium unlocks your personalised protocol from your assessment results — giving you a targeted starting point for your post-pill hormonal recovery.

Explore the App — It's Free to Start

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from this episode — and how Fix Your Period can help.

What happens to your hormones when you stop the pill?
When you stop hormonal birth control, your body needs time to reactivate its own hormonal feedback loop. This can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months, and some women experience a 'post-pill syndrome' involving acne, hair loss, irregular cycles, or mood changes as their natural hormones reassert themselves.
What nutrients does hormonal birth control deplete?
Hormonal birth control is associated with depletion of B vitamins (particularly B6, B12, and folate), zinc, magnesium, selenium, and CoQ10. Replenishing these after stopping the pill is an important part of hormonal recovery.
How long does it take for cycles to return after stopping the pill?
Most women see their cycle return within 1–3 months of stopping hormonal contraception. However, some women — particularly those with underlying hormonal imbalances like PMOS (formerly PCOS) or low progesterone — may experience a longer recovery period.
Is there an app to help women coming off birth control?
Yes. Fix Your Period's free Hormone Health Assessment gives you a personalised picture of your current hormonal health. Fix Your Period Premium unlocks Nicole's Birth Control Pill Support protocol, Period Pillars education on what to expect, and Nicole.AI for ongoing guidance.
Can I use Fix Your Period while still on hormonal birth control?
Yes. The cycle tracking and assessment features are available at any stage. Fix Your Period Premium — including the Period Pillars and protocols — is valuable whether you're still on contraception or planning to stop.
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