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$KQED\'s Forum$ KQED's ForumHow Increased Autism Diagnoses Are Changing the Way We Think About NeurodiversityAutism spectrum disorder can be found in 2.2% of the population, but for women and girls, as well as many adults, autism is a diagnosis that is often missed. We look into who is underdiagnosed and why — and how our conceptions of autism and neurodivergence are changing. As Trump’s health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. portrays autism as a “tragedy,” we’ll talk about ways in which many people with autism are living and thriving. Guests: Mary HK Choi, author and editor, she recently wrote The Cut article "I Was Diagno...2025-04-2957 min

Jchillan with ChillangillanMary Nordahl: Do it ScaredRecorded in November 2022, my amazing cousin, Mary Nordahl, joins me for this powerful episode. We dive into the importance of learning to enjoy the challenges of life and even to “do it scared.” Mary shares her experiences with focusing on intention and explains how beneficial this can be throughout the different stages of life. She gives great tips on how to be more intentional and was an absolute joy to have on the show! You can follow Mary and her business on Instagram @fertilityawareness.path and her podcast called Menstrual Mental Health!2023-06-2329 min

Menstrual Mental Health12 - Breaking Free from PerfectionismHey, girl. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you. Are you a perfectionist & procrastinator? Learn how to finally get out of your own way in today's episode of Menstrual Mental Health. GAIN ACCESS to more menstrual mental health tips from Mary here: fertilityawarenesspath.com Here's what you'll gain from this episode: The harsh reality of living with perfectionistic tendencies How your hormones help you embrace imperfections Why society expects you to be perfectly consistent every day Simple ways to start leaning into the discomfort that comes with growth. 2022-08-2922 min

Menstrual Mental Health11 - Natural Birth Control: How I’ve Avoided Pregnancy for 2 Years By Charting My CycleHow effective IS natural birth control? What does a lifestyle of fertility awareness look like day to day? GAIN ACCESS to more menstrual mental health tips from Mary here: fertilityawarenesspath.com For 10% off Tempdrop, use TDFAP10 today to start reliably tracking your BBT. Here's a glance at what you'll gain from this episode: The effectiveness of different types of birth control What makes natural birth control so reliable What to chart on a day to day basis & the tools needed How fertility awareness helps reduce PMS & improve your mental health 2022-08-2425 min

Menstrual Mental Health10 - Ten Things to Know About Your CycleDid you know that your period is never late? Or that irregular cycles in your teen years are normal and healthy? This episode will dispel many menstrual cycle myths & keep you informed about the truth of how your cycle actually works. GAIN ACCESS to more menstrual mental health tips from Mary here: fertilityawarenesspath.com For 10% off Tempdrop, use TDFAP10 today to start reliably tracking your BBT. Here's a glance at what you'll gain from this episode: What to know about cervical mucus, basal body temperature, ovulation testing & cervical position How to tell i...2022-08-1530 min

Menstrual Mental Health9 - Is it PMS or Just Stress?Do you struggle with intense emotions, low energy or high stress? In the days leading up to your period, we tend to call this "PMS".... or is it just stress? In this episode, you'll get the honest, raw & completely uncensored window into how I embody a cyclical lifestyle. GAIN ACCESS to more menstrual mental health tips from Mary here: fertilityawarenesspath.com Here's a glance at what you'll gain from this episode: A breakdown of how your hormones influence PMS in the luteal phase How to reduce irritability & premenstrual rage The steps I took to o...2022-08-0819 min

Menstrual Mental Health8 - 3 Secrets to Less Stress & More EnergyDoom scrolling social media despite that long list of to-do's? You're struggling to get motivated because you have so much on your plate. Don't fret, your cycle holds the key to your success. GAIN ACCESS to more menstrual mental health tips from Mary here: fertilityawarenesspath.com Here's a glance at what you'll gain from this episode: The three mistakes you're making in trying to break up with social media Mindset shifts for having a healthier relationship with scrolling your phone How your Infradian Rhythm (aka your menstrual cycle) holds all the answers to your s...2022-08-0124 min

Menstrual Mental Health7 - Healing Trauma Using Your CycleYou’re struggling to take action on your goals because the past is still affecting you. In order to rewrite the narratives necessary to up-level your life...you need to heal trauma & inner child (or even inner teen) wounds. The good news is... your cycle phases & hormones naturally help you process through this... and in this episode you'll learn how to use your cycle as a healing modality. GAIN ACCESS to more menstrual mental health tips from Mary here: fertilityawarenesspath.com Here’s a glance at what you’ll gain from this episode: Wh...2022-07-2524 min

Menstrual Mental Health6 - The Pill, Period Tracking & Cycle Syncing with Brendan NordahlOn the one year anniversary of Fertility Awareness Path, LLC - Mary is joined by her husband, Brendan, for a special episode where they share about their own path with fertility awareness. GAIN ACCESS to more menstrual mental health tips from Mary here: fertilityawarenesspath.com Here's a glance at what you'll gain from this episode: Why I'm pro-hormonal birth control (AND pro-informed decision making) How period tracking apps ACTUALLY work Tips for aligning your business &/or personal life with your menstrual cycle Learn more about Cycle Clue: Masterclass here! Enrollment cl...2022-06-2444 min

Menstrual Mental Health5 - Brutal Truth: PMS Is Not NormalDo you struggle with cramps, mood swings or hormonal acne in the days leading up to your period? In this episode, you'll get the honest, raw & uncensored truth of what it means to have PMS. GAIN ACCESS to more menstrual mental health tips from Mary here: fertilityawarenesspath.com Here's a glance at what you'll gain from this episode: What PMS actually means Simple steps to start reducing your PMS Menstrual mindset shift around what it means to be a woman with PMS 2022-05-1120 min

Menstrual Mental Health4 - Exercises for Stress & AnxietyYou're tense. Overwhelmed. Exhausted. Burned out. To cope, you are doom scrolling social media or bingeing another Netflix show. You are ready for solutions on how to feel less stressed and anxious all the time. Listen in as Mary breaks down WHY you feel anxious & stressed, especially at certain points during your cycle. Walk away with tips & tricks for managing your stress and anxiety in the heat of the moment. GAIN ACCESS to more menstrual mental health tips from Mary here: fertilityawarenesspath.com Here's a glance at what you'll gain from this episode: Definitions...2022-05-0633 min

Menstrual Mental Health3 - Charting 101: How To Track Your CycleIf you're ready to take control of your health & fertility, this episode is the perfect place to start. I walk you through all the ways charting has enhanced my confidence & personal empowerment, just by using my cycle as a natural form of birth control. GAIN ACCESS to more menstrual mental health tips from Mary here: fertilityawarenesspath.com Here's a glance at what you'll gain from this episode: The benefits of charting your cycle A breakdown of the different biomarkers: cervical mucus, LH testing, BBT & cervical position App suggestions so you can track your menstrual & me...2022-04-2228 min

Menstrual Mental Health2 - How I Overcame Procrastination Using Fertility AwarenessTired of avoiding chores, homework, etc with doom scrolling & bingeing Netflix? In this episode, I'm giving you the uncensored & honest journey of what it took for me to overcome procrastination. GAIN ACCESS to more menstrual mental health tips from Mary here: fertilityawarenesspath.com Here's a glance at what you'll gain from this episode: The top 3 mistakes I made in using various time management systems How to think like a go-getter who gets shit done effortlessly Why charting your menstrual cycle is the key to unlocking your full potential 2022-04-1424 min

Menstrual Mental Health1 - How Your Menstrual Cycle Effects Your Mental HealthWant to have more consistent moods & energy levels? In this episode, I’ll walk you through the science of how your hormones influence your brain chemistry throughout your entire menstrual cycle. GAIN ACCESS to more menstrual mental health tips from Mary here: fertilityawarenesspath.com Here’s a glance at what you’ll gain from this episode: How to OWN your moods & energy levels, instead of being controlled by them The reason why you feel “off” in the days before your period How to start getting the most out of your day, starting now 2022-04-0123 min

Wholly a WomanEpisode 100: EPISODE 100! What is one thing a woman can do to celebrate her whole womanhood? | Dr. Emily, natural family planning pharmacistWhat is one thing a woman can do to celebrate her whole womanhood?—Ep 7: Amy Bizal: Unapologetically doing something that makes you happyEp 8: Terra Sorg: Know your priorities and your valuesEp 16: Dr. Heather Rhodes: Take care of herselfEp 17: CC Clark: Celebrate small winsEp 19: Marina Buksov: Love and accept yourselfEp 22: Melody Hartzler: Balance and thriveEp 23: Jigyasa Takkar: Accept yourself and be curiousEp 25: Lisa Smithen: Love you the way you areEp 27: Karen Schultz: Chart - put your signs of fertility down on paperEp...2022-02-2037 min

Wholly a WomanEpisode 70: Fertility awareness as a tool for your fitness - featuring Johnna Wilford, personal trainer and fertility awareness instructorDid you know that your body changes throughout your cycle and that these changes are not just limited to your female reproductive system? Your energy also changes throughout your cycle. Keeping track of when you ovulate (because this changes from cycle to cycle!) can help you be aware of when you are best suited for certain activities, including certain types of exercise. Johnna Wilford, personal trainer, fitness instructor, SymptoPro instructor, and FEMM instructor-in-training, tells us how fertility awareness can be used as a tool for your fitness.Johnna and I also talk about learning about different natural family...2021-07-1242 min

Wholly a WomanEpisode 58: Healthy Girls have Healthy Cycles - talking to girls about their menstrual cycles｜Dr. Emily, natural family planning pharmacistCan we talk to girls about natural family planning? Of course! Natural family planning is NOT just for family planning. It’s a tool that every cycling woman can use to identify where she is in her cycle and to know herself and her body better. Are we talking to girls about anything more than the bleeding of their period? Are girls/teenagers making informed choices when they are offered birth control? I wish I had this information when I was first learning about my body!Here is some of what you will hear in this we...2021-04-1328 min

Wholly a WomanEpisode 49: The next wave of feminism - knowing and working with your bodyFeminism is advocating for women’s rights based on equality of the sexes. And that is exactly what I see natural family planning / fertility awareness as being. Women deserve to know about their bodies, to work with their bodies, and, when used for family planning, to work in equal cooperation with their spouse.Women have been told birth control is their key to freedom. In reality, they have had that key within themselves all along. Every woman deserves to have the choice to use this information for family planning. Let’s usher in the next feminist wave.2021-02-0816 min

Wholly a WomanEpisode 48: Fertility awareness for health - featuring Mary Nordahl, FEMM instructorTwo of the most common things women tell me when I tell them about natural family planning / fertility awareness is either “I don’t need that. I’m done having babies” or “I don’t need that. I’m not in a relationship.” The thing is, family planning is only one small part of what fertility awareness can help with. Every menstruating woman can benefit from the knowledge that comes from her own body and her own cycle. Girls should learn this information as soon as they get their first period. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) has called our menst...2021-01-3135 min

The Paranoid SquirrelThe Paranoid Squirrel ep 438 Thunder, Lightning...Must be Downpour Weekend....I mean Castle Donington Monsters of Rock 2015. Fortunately I’m not in attendance, ’86 and ’87 was enough for me. So instead over the next hour I’m going to treat you to; The Ramones who are swiftly followed by The Backyard Babies covering The Ramones before I play their new single taken from the up and coming “Four By Four” album, Sator covering ABBA, I kid ye not, then I talk about The Treatment’s new vocalist and lack of invite to the World Première playback of Ghost’s new album “Meliora”. I still play somethin...2015-06-131h 00