Just like nature, us women have our own inner seasons.

As you move through each season your energy will ebb and flow.One way to support this energy shift, your womb, and menstrual cycle is through cycle syncing. This is a practice of adapting your health and lifestyle habits to fit the four phases of you menstrual cycle.

In this episode I discuss how these energy shifts can show up and how to support your inner seasons through the use of ancient rituals and practices. Practices including somatic release, yoni steaming, journaling, yoni dearmouring, and much more.

By tuning into these changes in your energy and using these practices talked about in the episode, you tap into your power and can improve your menstrual health.

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Pelvic steaming.  Vaginal steaming.   Yoni steaming. 

In this episode Suzanne speaks to postpartum doula Jenny Smith-Nicol about the reasons for and methods of pelvic steaming. 

This episode  is for you if:

• steaming is something you have heard of and are wondering what it is
• you are someone who has ventured to try steaming but are not clear on the details of the practice
• you are a women's health practitioner looking for ways to help women with their reproductive health 
• you are postpartum and wanting to help your recovery 
• you are a woman looking for ways to heal from, and prevent,  many common women's health ailments 

Using herb-infused steam to clear out, tone and bring circulation to a woman's pelvic organs is an ancient practice.  It is used to regulate periods, treat uterine fibroids and endometriosis, pelvic organ prolapses and minor recurrent infections like thrush or bacterial vaginosis.  It is also used to as a regular practice to keep the vagina, cervix and uterus healthy in order to avoid developing these conditions.

Listen to this episode to find out:

• when to start steaming postpartum
• when to steam in your menstrual cycle
• how steaming works in your body
• the history of steaming and the cross-cultural references to it
• how exactly to do it in your own home
• benefits of steaming postpartum, and in a menstrual cycle
• what herbs to use
• results of a recent study on postpartum steaming

Resources

Jenny Smith-Nicol's website:
https://www.yogalinks.co.uk

Fourth Trimester Steam Study info:
https://www.steamychick.com/4thtristudy/

Suzanne's website - podcast, blog, booking and resources:
www.motherheal.com

Suzanne is mother.heal on Instagram

Suzanne is at Suzanne.mother.heal on Facebook

music by Shooglenifty with Dhun Dhora
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The Mother Podcast is produced by Garry Finlayson and Suzanne Maier

In this final summer sprinkle, we are chatting with Darlene Johnson. She is the co-founder of Her Secret Garden, located here in Dallas, Texas. Darlene is a licensed esthetician, herbalist, womb wellness practitioner, feminine energy coach, and owner of Her Secret Garden, a plant-based feminine care product line. She focuses on holistic health and wellness and improving womb health and mental health for her audience which is 97% women. Her focus is on creating products, classes, and content to educate and enlighten her on the many different ways to heal and live the best possible life.

Her Secret Garden V-Steam is available for booking on September 10th and 24th.

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In this episode we cover:

• Womb Siddhi's - Menstruation and Sexuality
• Fear of the feminine 
• Darkness being perceived as evil/bad/fearful
• Internalised misogyny/patriarch
• Cyclical awareness
• Jade egg practices
• Inherited shame around sexuality
• Psilocybin and plant teachers
• Pleasure practices
• Yoni steaming
• Sex magick
• The light and dark of feminine embodiment work

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Hey girl hey, this week we are talking about postpartum preparation and yoni steaming. Tune in to this episode to discover what you should be eating postpartum, some additional alternative health treatments that will support your recovery, and why you should include supplements during this time. 

In this show I will go into what you might experience postpartum, tips to help prepare for postpartum from a nutritional perspective, and the supplements you should be including. Later, I will speak to Aishat Hasati, a trained Full Spectrum Doula, Certified Innate Postpartum Care Provider, Certified Vaginal Steam Facilitator, Certified Lactation Educator Specialist, and budding Herbalist, to gain more insight. -Xo Raw Girl

Grab your little one, get cozy, and learn:

• The importance of iron supplementation
• Why you might consider including a therapist in your postpartum plan
• The role of a doula and ways they can support you postpartum 
• What moxibustion is and its benefits 
• The benefits of yoni steaming 
• What to keep in mind when creating your postpartum plan 

Check out Aishat Hasati’s website: 

www.rootsheartandmind.com

Find Aishat on Instagram @rootsheart and @nomadic_essentialz

Check out Aishat’s first illustrated book “On Mama’s Back” @onmamasback

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Cristy Russel is an educator, support person, facilitator, mother, woman and sacred space holder. Cristy believes "if women learn to embrace and nurture their femininity at all stages in their lives then women will become more connected, experience deeper relationships, hold greater acceptance and compassion, understand their bodies, love themselves and others unconditionally and become more authentic and empowered in all avenues of their lives.​​ Cristy facilitates women's circles, shares online programs and does one on one work with yoni steaming. In this episode we also discuss preconception for women wanting to be mothers, healing from miscarriage and embodying your femininity.

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What is vaginal steaming - aka pelvic steaming - aka yoni steaming? Well, if you have a pelvic floor, steaming is for you! This ancient practice is gaining popularity in the US, and is something that can support women throughout the lifespan - first menstruation, fertility, labor prep, postpartum recovery, menopause and post-menopause. I talk with Adrienne about how steaming promotes a healthy menstrual cycle, aids with labor preparation (which MUST be done under the guidance of a practitioner!), and can help with postpartum pelvic floor healing. We talk through the 4th Trimester Steam Study, a foundational study that showed promising results when it comes to many markers of postpartum healing. We also talk about the importance of self-care, rest, and how steaming promotes those things with a non-invasive, healing practice. Other cultures honor the sacred window of the first 30-40 days postpartum, but Americans don’t. 
IMPORTANT: When steaming, you have to use the right tools - the right herbs, the right amount of time… work with a practitioner - Adrienne does virtual visits with people all over the world and can set you up for success!

Connect with Adrienne:
www.moonessence.life 

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Read the 4th trimester steam study: steamychick.com/4thtristudy

Check out the Fourth Trimester Bodies Project on Instagram: @stopcensoringmotherhood and @4thtribodies

Interested in participating in the next 4th trimester steam study?

Email fullbloomwellness603@gmail.com or adrienne@moonessence.life 

Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Want to be a guest on the show? Email me at thepostpartumrevolutionpodcast@gmail.com

Join Amy Kaiser as she talks with Kayla Estrada about yoni steaming (also  known as vaginal steaming therapy), and how it’s done. They talk about how it  can help with vaginal problems; Kayla explains how yoni steaming is  done and how convenient it can be. Listen, take down notes and stay tuned for another educational episode!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Kayla is an expert when it comes to yoni steaming

• How you will feel when you’re doing yoni steaming

• Many women found that yoni steaming can help them feel relaxed

• How yoni steaming helps regulate menstrual cycle

• That yoni steaming might help to become pregnant

• And many more!

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Kayla Estrada is an Eau Claire, Wisconsin native with a vision to encourage and support others on their wellness journey through the principles of self love, self care, and self responsibility. She became awakened to her womb wellness journey in the spring of 2019 when she did her first deep dive into learning about Yoni Steaming. At that time her passion for sharing wellness with others was reignited, especially for serving those who are often left out of the wellness conversations such as those living in poverty or unable to afford health insurance, and women of color. Soon after, she became a Certified Yoni Steam Practitioner and began to set up shop in downtown Eau Claire. She created Wise Wombman Wellness to be a safe space for all wombmen, including all menstruating people, to connect with themselves in a new way, and to embrace wombmanhood the wise wombman way! Kay holds the belief that when we nurture ourselves and take responsibility for our healing, we heal our family and the world around us.

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Yoni Steaming

• WHAT IS IT?

https://www.soulvibrance.com/yoni-steam/

http://mayamoonhealingarts.com/bajos-vaginal-steams/ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a14512508/diy-budget-yoni-steam-review/

According to this website: 

Yoni steaming, also known as vaginal steaming, is a practice in which a woman allows the warmth of herbal steam to permeate the exterior of her vagina. Respected by healers around the globe, yoni steaming is an opportunity to reconnect with your body and utilize the wisdom of plant medicine to heal your cycle.

• What it’s SUPPOSED to do:
• Significantly reduce pain, bloating and exhaustion associated with menstruation.
• Decrease menstrual flow as well as reduce dark purple or brown blood at the onset or end of menses.
• Regulate irregular or absent menstrual cycles.
• Increase fertility, especially when combined with ATMAT
• Speed healing and tone the reproductive system after birth.
• Reduce uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, uterine weakness, uterine prolapse & endometriosis.
• Assist with the repair of a vaginal tear, episiotomy, or C-section scar.
• Assist with the healing of hemorrhoids.
• Relieve chronic vaginal/yeast infections, and works to maintain healthy odor.
• Ease symptoms of menopause including dryness or pain during intercourse.
• Detoxify the womb and remove toxins from the body.
• Release stored emotions and tap into the energy that is our creative potential.
• What has it been proven to do?

...I don’t know. The only scientific anything i’ve been able to find is that there’s No scientific evidence that it does work. But no links to the science?

• Maybe why you shouldn’t do it
  • https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a19949929/gwyneth-paltrow-v-steam/
  • It can burn
    • Worse case scenario it can get too hot and burn you
  • It can mess with your vaginas good bacteria
    • Just like regular douching, trying to "cleanse" your vag with steam can be drying and disrupt the natural bacteria that lives up in there. And since the vagina is a self-cleaning machine, you don't need to take any action to keep it that way
  • It won’t actually balance your hormones
    • There are no hormonce produced by/in your vagina. That only happens in your ovaries and the steam isn’t going to make it up that far.
• What is in it? 
  • It is preferable to use dried herbs unless you are using rosemary, juniper or cedar – you can use those plants when they are fresh as they contain a high amount of volatile oils when fresh.
  • The typical ratio is 1 Quart of fresh herb or 1 Cup of dry for a large pot of water. Choose 1-5 herbs for your steam.
  • You can choose plants that you have a spiritual connection with that may not be specific for the physical ailment but will support your emotional well being.
  • Herbs that have an affinity for the urinary and reproductive organs; Red Raspberry Leaf, Juniper, Motherwort, Peony and Dong Quai.
  • Herbs that contain volatile oils; Basil, Oregano, Lavender, Rosemary, Marigold, Garden Sage, Peppermint and Lemon Balm.
  • Herbs that are astringent or tonifying; Witch Hazel, Yarrow, Cedar Berries, Rose and Juniper.
  • Traditional herbs the Maya use are Oregano, Basil, Marigold, Rosemary, Chamomile, Damiana, Plantain, Yarrow.
• How do you do it? 
  • It is important when working with the plants that you build a relationship with them. You can do this by asking the plants and the water to help you in what you are trying to heal at that time.
  • Choose your formula.
  • 1 qt. fresh herb or 1 cup dry.
  • Place herbs in a pot of lukewarm water.
  • If possible, let sit in the moon light overnight, imbuing the water and plants with the moonlight, with your prayers and allowing the water and plants to absorb each other.
  • The following day, bring to a gentle simmer with the lid on for 20 minutes.
  • Set up your steam space; turn off your phone, put music on if you’d like, or grab your favorite book, light candles, or make a cup of tea to enjoy while you are steaming.
  • Once you are set up pour your steam water into a different pot as to avoid burning the floor.
  • Place your steam pot under a slotted chair, step stool with slot, lawn chair or steam stool.
  • Remove your clothes from the waist down, leaving your socks on, keeping your upper body warm.
  • Sit on your designated seat over the steaming herbs making sure the steam pot is placed underneath the body so the steam gets to the perineum.
  • Drape your lower body with blankets that extend all the way to the floor to ensure the steam is contained.
  • Be careful not to burn yourself. If necessary, create a small vent to allow excess steam to escape, it should feel pleasant.
  • Sit over your steam for about 15-20 min. depending on the temperature.
  • Simply enjoy the healing and nurturing time you have set aside for yourself.
  • When you are done, dry yourself off.
  • Rest quietly after the steam in a warm room, free of drafts, open windows or air conditioning, for at least 20 minutes.
  • When you get up, dress warmly and protect yourself from cold drafts or sudden temperature changes for 24 hours.
  • Release the herbs and water back to the earth –  giving thanks for their support in your healing.

Vaginal Detoxing

https://metro.co.uk/2016/01/14/people-are-putting-balls-of-herbs-into-their-vaginas-to-detox-their-wombs-5622949/

https://goddessdetox.org/products/goddessvaginaldetoxpearls?variant=10854907137

Steaming is considered a type of detox, other ways that people try to “detox” their vaginas is with “detox pearls” which are little balls of herbs/oils and they actually stick them up into their vagina.

Most of the articles and how to videos I found say that it detoxes your womb… Lets just take a minute to point out that your vagina is not your womb.

• What is in them
  • Muslin Cloth
  • Motherwort
  • Angelica
  • Borneol
  • rhubarb

Vagina Tightening

• Lotions and gels
  • All of the ones I found online  say that you put the lotion on your fingers and rub on your vaginal walls to help tighten it
• A Stick
  • IT’S A STICK
  • “This vagina tightening stick has rapidly tightening effect on women's vaginal relaxation, it can help you to regulate sex apathy, improve elasticity of the vagina and enhance sex sensation. Adopts pure natural ingredients, which is safe, healthy and convenient prevent and cure gynaopathy. With this stick, can let your husband and you find the feeling of the newly married.”
  • https://www.walmart.com/ip/Yosoo-Lady-Vagina-Hygiene-Healthcare-Cleaning-Women-Vaginal-Tightening-Wand-Shrink-Stick-Rod-Vagina-Tightening-Stick-Vagina-Tighten-Stick/200599177?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=7754&adid=22222222227236912532&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=280635795298&wl4=pla-469170890310&wl5=9060400&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=115794707&wl11=online&wl12=200599177&wl13=&veh=sem
  • 
     
• Exercise!
  • Good ol kegels 
  • The vagina is a muscle, nothing can “tighten” it except exercising the pelvic muscles. 👍🏻
  • There are some things you can use to help called “kegel trainers” but you don’t actually need them to do kegels
  • One goes into your vagina and connects to your phone, it tells you how much you’re squeezing. Turns it into a game?
• Surgery ( not an at home remedy)

Douching

https://www.webmd.com/women/guide/vaginal-douching-helpful-or-harmful

An estimated 20% to 40% of American women between ages 15 and 44 say they use a vaginal douche. Higher rates are seen in teens and African-American and Hispanic women. Besides making themselves feel fresher, women say they douche to get rid of unpleasant odors, wash away menstrual blood after their period, avoid getting sexually transmitted diseases, and prevent a pregnancy after intercourse.

What does a douche look like?

• Disadvantages

Overall, the risks of douching far outweigh the benefits.

• Vaginal infections (bacterial vaginosis). Douching upsets the natural balance of bacteria in the vagina (called vaginal flora). These changes make the environment more favorable for the growth of bacteria that cause infection. Studies have found that women who stopped douching were less likely to have bacterial vaginosis. Having bacterial vaginosis can increase the risk of preterm labor and sexually transmitted infections.
• Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). PID is an infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and/or ovaries. Research has found that women who douche may have a 73% higher risk of getting PID.
• Pregnancy complications. Women who douche more than once a week have more difficulty getting pregnant than those who don't douche. Douching may also increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy by as much as 76%. With an ectopic pregnancy, the embryo implants outside the uterus. The more a woman douches, the greater the risk of having an ectopic pregnancy.
• Cervical cancer . Douching at least once a week has been linked to a possible increased chance of developing cervical cancer.