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Dare To BeEpisode #8 Creating Inner SanctuaryWe would love to hear from you! Send us a text if your a fan.Podcast #8 Outline- Creating Inner SanctuaryThis promised podcast is here!Austeen shares how to create inner sanctuary for yourself. She speaks on what practices establish inner sanctuary, where it is at in your body and how to cultivate it in meditation.Inner sanctuary is created when you get right with yourself, when you have spent enough time inside you don’t fear what you might find. Or you are able to be with the fear of...2024-10-1837 minDare To BeEpisode #7-Let's Talk YogaWe would love to hear from you! Send us a text if your a fan.Austeen shares what yoga is, history of yoga, myths about yoga and how yoga is now what it is. This is meant to be educational and informative. Please note this is just the tip of the iceberg on Yoga History. Check it out!Who is Austeen?AUSTEEN IS THE FOUNDER AND OWNER OF FREE TO BE YOGA AND MASSAGE LLC. SHE HAS BUILT AND SUPPORTED A BRICK AND MORTER IN ADRIAN, MI WHERE WELLNESS SERVICE P...2024-10-1145 min
Kick Cramp's Ass - The PodcastS2.E28: Healing Menstruators is the MissionHappy Monday Menstruators!
We have made it to the season two finale and we spoke with a previous Menstrual Therapy client, Zherah Collier. She discusses her journey with Kick Cramp's Ass and how our Menstrual Therapy program assisted her with healing uterine ailments and period symptoms and achieving optimal womb wellness over the past year. Let's get into it!
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Kick Cramp's Ass - The PodcastS2.E27: Let's Talk About SexHappy Menstruation Monday!
Your sexual health is imperative to achieving optimal womb wellness; therefore, we want to advocate for September being Sexual Health Awareness Month. In this episode, we distinguish what are sexual health awareness, alarming statistics surrounding sexual health globally, and valuable tips to have fun yet be safe with your chosen sexual practices. Let's get into it!
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Kick Cramp's Ass - The PodcastS2.E26: Period Poverty in PrisonsHappy Menstruation Monday!
Period poverty is at an all-time high globally with millions of menstruators suffering. Imprisoned individuals are fighting to receive adequate menstrual equity and battle through a variety of barriers to acquiring the care they deserve. In this episode, we speak with Regan Moss, a menstrual education and period poverty advocate and public health professional, regarding her work to redefine menstrual equity in prisons. Let's get into it!
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You can contact Regan at...2024-09-1639 minDare To BeEpisode #6-Keeping The ScoreWe would love to hear from you! Send us a text if your a fan.Keeping the score is a real thing. How many score boards do you keep in your head with the give and take of your relationships?#1- How to give without keeping the score. Do you give with secret agendas and conditions?#2-How to receive without keeping the score. Do you feel like when someone does you a favor your indebt to them?DARE:I dare you to get intimate...2024-09-1324 min
Kick Cramp's Ass - The PodcastS2.E25: Pilates for PeriodsHappy Menstruation Monday!
September is Yoga Awareness Month, and we have launched our fitness and mindfulness program, Pilates for Periods. In this episode, we discuss the importance of incorporating yoga and pilates practices into your wellness routine to assist with holistically purifying your womb through movement, mindfulness, meditation, and breathwork. Let's get into it!
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Kick Cramp's Ass - The PodcastS2.E24: Overcoming PCOSHappy Menstruation Monday!
September is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month, and we would like to spread awareness of the uterine ailment. In this episode, we discuss the diagnosis, reliable statistics, symptoms, and ways to prevent or eliminate PCOS. Let's get into it!
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Kick Cramp's Ass - The PodcastS2.E23: Sustaining Your Physical Wellness for National Wellness MonthHappy Menstruation Monday!
As we wrap up National Wellness Month, we acknowledge how to adequately sustain your physical wellness and implement a wellness routine that works for you after the month of August. Physical wellness may be the most commonly associated component when the term "wellness" is mentioned, so we would like to elaborate on how to ensure you are moving daily. Let's get into it!
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Kick Cramp's Ass - The PodcastS2.E22: Amplifying Your Mental Wellness for National Wellness MonthHappy Menstruation Monday!
Three weeks into National Wellness Month, and we are highlighting the importance of mental wellness, the signs of your mental state being negatively impacted, and tips to improve this wellness component holistically. Let's get into it!
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Manifesting a POSITIVE, PRODUCTIVE, and PEACEFUL wellness journey ahead!2024-08-1948 minDare To BeEpisode #4 Building a Relationship Between Body & YouWe would love to hear from you! Send us a text if your a fan.In this episode Austeen shares the story of how she built a relationship with her body and gives you tools on how you can do the same.Here is Austeen's Online Yoga Academy!https://freetobeyogamassage.com/online-academy/Also, more information on her retreat & getaway in the Virgin Islands.https://freetobeyogamassage.com/yoga-in-paradise/austeenheeney.comWhat is dare to be? What does it even mean? Are you starving for a way to s...2024-08-1839 min
Kick Cramp's Ass - The PodcastS2.E21: Heightening Your Spiritual Wellness for National Wellness MonthHappy Menstruation Monday!
Defining your purpose and living in peace based on values, beliefs, and norms is essential when heightening your spiritual wellness. In this episode, we acknowledge the necessity to enhance your spiritual wellness as you proactively implement a wellness routine that works for you. Let's get into it!
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Kick Cramp's Ass - The PodcastS2.E20: Strengthening Your Emotional Wellness for National Wellness MonthHappy Menstruation Monday!
August is National Wellness Month, and we encourage you to incorporate a realistic wellness routine to positively impact your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness components. In this episode, we discuss how you can strengthen your emotional wellness in an effort to achieve optimal wellness and reduce the presence of potential ailments or diagnoses. Let's get into it!
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Feel free to comm...2024-08-0549 minDare To BeEpisode #3 Core Values & GrowingWe would love to hear from you! Send us a text if your a fan.In this episode we discuss why core values are important and why they can help you live a more daring life. We also chat about what growing actually means and how love is showing up for Austeen.Below is the song refferenced in the podcast.https://open.spotify.com/track/4al8SiwlrfKJvEjD7zXeTn?si=80d5d696fbd040dbHere is Austeen's Online Yoga Academy!https://freetobeyogamassage.com/online-academy/Also, more information on her retreat...2024-08-0236 min
Kick Cramp's Ass - The PodcastS2.E19: The First in My Family Without a FibroidHappy Menstruation Monday!
As we wrap up Fibroid Awareness Month, we want to provide research, resources, and guidance to work toward eliminating and/or preventing uterine fibroids proactively. To be the first in my family not to have a fibroid, we are here to support you and supply holistic recommendations so that you too may avoid being a statistic to this prevalent issue among menstruators. Let's get into it!
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Kick Cramp's Ass - The PodcastS2.E18: New Laws that May Hinder Your PeriodHappy Menstruation Monday!
New bills are being introduced, and laws related to chemicals and toxins in foods, additives, and beverages are being passed. The reduction in manufacturing and distributing ingredients like brominated vegetable oil (BVO), potassium bromate, propylparaben, and red dye no. 3 is beginning to circulate in the United States, as several other countries have already banned these items due to their effect on health.
But what does this have to do with our periods?! Let's get into it!
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Subscribe to keep up with the latest news...2024-07-2246 minDare To BeEpisode #2 Self-Fullness & Self Care RecipesWe would love to hear from you! Send us a text if your a fan.What is dare to be? What does it even mean? Are you starving for a way to show up in this world that is uniquely yours? Do you try to make moves for your life but they fall flat? In this episode Austeen share's her concept of creating Self-Care Recipes and how to move through the guilt that appears when we begin to take time for ourselves.Who is Austeen?AUSTEEN IS THE FOUNDER AND OW...2024-07-1930 min
Kick Cramp's Ass - The PodcastS2.E17: Shifting Mindsets for Menstruation in the MilitaryHappy Menstruation Monday!
When serving the United States in the military, the average civilian may not consider what these menstruators go through, having to adapt to unconventional environments while managing their period. In this episode, we speak to Staff Sergeant Jeanette Williams, who wrote the foreword for "NNG's Formula to Kick Cramp's Ass! A Blueprint to Naturally Get Rid of Menstrual Cramps," to discuss how shifting your mindset is imperative in holistic approaches while serving in the military. And she also happens to be my wife. Let's get into it!
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2024-07-151h 30Dare To BeEpisode #1 Creating foundation & stability in your lifeWe would love to hear from you! Send us a text if your a fan.What is dare to be? What does it even mean? Are you starving for a way to show up in this world that is uniquely yours? Do you try to make moves for your life but they fall flat? To move forward in our life we first need to establish stability and foundation. We also want to embrace the change that our stability and foundation goes through season to season. In this episode Austeen takes us through her own foundation an...2024-07-0617 min
Kick Cramp's Ass - The PodcastS2.E16: Using Herbalism as an Alternative to Womb Healing (Rooted N Flo Pt. 2)Happy Menstruation Monday!
In this two-part episode, we speak with the other half of Rooted N Flo, Amber Nicholson, as we discuss incorporating herbalism into your healing practice. Whether for your menstrual health or optimal wellness, we encourage you to do your own research before indulging. Let's get into it!
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Kick Cramp's Ass - The PodcastS2.E15: Empowering Your Womb Through Yoga Practice (Rooted N Flo Pt. 1)Happy Monday Menstruators!
This episode is the first part of a 2-episode series featuring Rooted N Flo, a community wellness group dedicated to cultivating holistic healing through the transformative power of herbalism, yoga, sound healing, and insightful workshops.
In Part I, we speak with Brianna Harris, 1/2 of Rooted N Flo and owner of Zentric Flow, as we aim to empower you and your womb by incorporating yoga practice into your wellness regimen. Let's get into it!
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Kick Cramp's Ass - The PodcastS2.E14: Holistically Healing FibroidsHappy Menstruation Monday!
Did you know that it is possible to eliminate or prohibit fibroids naturally? In this episode, we deliberate with Phyllis Frempong, the Fibroid Queen, about holistic womb healing and how essential it is to engage in prevention techniques that may prevent fibroid development. Let's get into it!
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Kick Cramp's Ass - The PodcastS2.E13: Womb Healing Through WaistbeadsHappy Menstruation Monday!
In this episode, we had the honor of interviewing Ofelia Keeno from HERWaistbeads as we delved into waistbeads' association with womb wellness. Basking in ancient African history, we further discussed how these adornments cater to femininity, spirituality, and intentional healing. Let's get into it!
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Manifesting a POSITIVE, PRODUCTIVE, and PEACEFUL menstrual cycle ahead!2024-06-0354 min
Kick Cramp's Ass - The PodcastS2.E12: The Red Connection with USOA Mrs. Nevada 2024Happy Menstruation Monday!
In this episode, we had the honor of interviewing Maria Lee, USOA Mrs. Nevada 2024, as we discovered more about her campaign during her reign, The Red Connection. It baffled us how menstruation is still considered taboo, so we took time to destigmatize this myth, combating period poverty, diversifying organizations with menstrual health awareness, and honoring the beauty in our menstrual cycle. Let's get into it!
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Kick Cramp's Ass - The PodcastS2.E11: Embracing Your Divine FemininityHappy Menstruation Monday!
Did you know that your cycle aligns with the cycles of the moon? In this episode, we speak with Lezlie Williams Mitchell from Mooniun, exploring the divine feminine, what our archetype is, and how essential the menstrual cycle is to womanhood. Let's get into it!
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Kick Cramp's Ass - The PodcastS2.E10: Menstrual Blood Art and Womb ManifestationsHappy Menstruation Monday!
Learning how to embrace the power of your menstrual blood, affirm daily womb manifestations, and practice womb-aware yoga are topics discussed in this episode with Whitney Jones from Sacred Womb Connections.
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Kick Cramp's Ass - The PodcastS2.E9: Embodying Your Menstrual CycleHappy Monday Menstruators!
How are we, as menstruators, able to embody our menstrual cycle? Vianey Blades from Embodied Cyclical Wellness expounds more on how we should move our bodies and embrace the process of menstruation. Let's get into it!
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Kick Cramp's Ass - The PodcastS2.E8: A Period-Friendly World: The Goal for Menstrual Hygiene DayHappy Menstruation Monday!
In this episode, we had the honor to interview Ina Jurga from the Menstrual Hygiene Day organization, highlighting the 2024 theme, #PeriodFriendlyWorld. We discuss the importance of unifying globally to advocate, educate, and serve all those who menstruate and their supporters. Let's get into it!
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everything is clinical: a podcast for mental health prosCounseling+FITNESS with Lauren and John BusingIn this episode, we discuss how fitness and yoga can be used as a supplement to mental health counseling. Lauren and John Busing discuss their approach to wellness and fitness. John and Lauren are the owners of MOVE+breathe in Cumming, GA. About Lauren and JohnLauren Reese Busing, E-RYT 200 and Certified Yoga Tune Up® Teacher, is co-owner of MOVE+breathe. She has been involved in group fitness for over 20 years. She started with teaching aerobics, weight training classes, and triathlons. After several injuries, Lauren found herself in pain. Frustrated – because even though she was “fit”...2024-04-2334 min
Kick Cramp's Ass - The PodcastS2.E7: Gut Health’s Relationship With Womb WellnessHappy Menstruation Monday!
In this week's episode, we discuss how your gut health is associated with issues you may experience in the womb. This Friday, April 26, 2024, Netflix is premiering a documentary, Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut, demystifying gut health's role in our overall well-being. Let's get into it!
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Kick Cramp's Ass - The PodcastS2.E6: Less Alcohol Won’t Hurt NobodyHappy Menstruation Monday!
April is Alcohol Awareness Month and we want to discuss how alcohol may impact your womb. According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, engaging in regular alcohol use can cause skipped or irregular periods. This makes you question what real value does alcohol add to you life? Let's get into it!
Research Study: Menstrual Cycle Phase, Hormonal Contraception, and Alcohol Consumption in Premenopausal Females: A Systematic Review
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Kick Cramp's Ass - The PodcastS2.E5: Menstruators of Color and Uterine DiagnosesHappy Menstruation Monday Menstruators!
April is Minority Health Month and Alcohol Awareness Month, and we want to acknowledge the alarming numbers of uterine ailments in menstruators of color. Let's get into the conversation!
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Manifesting a POSITIVE, PRODUCTIVE, and PEACEFUL menstrual journey ahead!2024-04-0824 min
Kick Cramp's Ass - The PodcastIt's Our One-Year Anniversary!Happy Menstruation Monday!
It's the one-year anniversary since we launched our organization, Kick Cramp's Ass! We are thrilled for what we have been able to accomplish to better serve individuals acquire menstrual equity, combat period poverty, and achieve optimal womb wellness.
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We manifest a POSITIVE, PRODUCTIVE, and PEACEFUL week ahead!
See you on Monday, April 8, 2024!2024-04-0103 min
Kick Cramp's Ass - The PodcastS2.E4: The Positive Impact of Herbal Medicine with MenorrhagiaHappy Menstruation Monday!
In this episode, we focus on how essential herbalism is to combating uterine ailments. More specifically, with menorrhagia, various herbs could reduce your blood flow and regulate your menstrual cycle. Let's get into it!
Today's study, Effect of Traditional Herbal Medicine Therapy on Menometrorrhagia: Case Report can be viewed in our Resource Center.
Review these organizations that consistently champion for menorrhagia:
Menorrhagia Facebook support group
Menorrhagia Clinic at the Hemophilia Outreach Center
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