Episode 35:Understanding the Menstrual Cycle with Paige Waters – A Holistic Breakdown of the Four Phases

In this empowering episode, I’m joined by Acupuncturist and Fertility Specialist Paige Waters—affectionately known as The Fertility Detective—to dive deep into the menstrual cycle. Together, we explore the four distinct phases of the cycle through both a physiological and emotional lens, helping you understand what’s really going on in your body, mind, and spirit each month.

With over a decade of experience in fertility and women’s health, Paige shares her wisdom on how tuning into the rhythms of the cycle can transform everything from relationships to productivity and emotional wellbeing.

Paige Waters

Paige Waters, also known as The Fertility Detective, is a Fertility Acupuncturist, mother of two, and passionate advocate for holistic women’s health. Based on the Gold Coast, Paige brings over a decade of clinical experience to her work, with a background in sleep and respiratory medicine and a Master’s Degree in Acupuncture.

Her journey into fertility support began when she opened a clinic next to an IVF centre, and over the last 11 years, she has found her true calling in guiding women and families through the complexities of natural fertility, conception, and reproductive wellness.

Paige believes every woman is the hero of her own fertility story. Through education, support, and nurturing care, she helps women reconnect with their bodies and reclaim their power throughout the menstrual cycle, fertility journey, pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood.

In this Episode we chat about;

• A simple breakdown of the menstrual cycle and key hormones

• Why your energy and emotions shift so much throughout the month

• How to align your lifestyle, work, and relationships with your cycle

• Practical self-care tips for each phase (Menstrual, Follicular, Ovulatory, and Luteal)

• How partners, families, and workplaces can offer better support

• The power of cycle tracking and body literacy

• Misconceptions around PMS, ovulation, and hormonal health

• Why this information is essential for teens, women in perimenopause, and everyone in between

Whether you’re trying to conceive, rebalance your hormones, or simply get to know your body better, this episode is a must-listen.

Let’s change the narrative around the menstrual cycle and start teaching the next generation what we wish we had been taught.

Resources mentioned in Episode

• The Fifth Vital Sign- Lisa Hendrickson Jack
• Podcast Real Food for Fertility with Lisa Hendrickson Jack
• Podcast: Biohacking Womens Biorhythms for performance and peace with Kayla Osterhoff
• Period Repair Manual- Lara Briden
• Unstuck by Emily Musgrove

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Please note; all information shared on this Podcast by myself or guests is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice.