Episode 149: Energetics of the Four-Phase Cycle
This week’s episode takes a dive into the four-phase cycle, a concept introduced in a recent interview with Le’Nise Brothers (linked below). It’s been said that the menstrual cycle mimics the phases of the moon and even our four seasons on Earth. While many discussions tend to focus only on the negative aspects of a menstrual cycle, Erin points out that each phase can be an opportunity to highlight things in our lives that need to change. Whether you’re a menstruating person or not, you can tap into this energy. This episode of the Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast breaks down the processes that occur within each of these phases, what it means energetically, and how you can harness the wisdom contained in each phase so that what once felt like a burden can be wielded as a superpower.
In this episode:
The inspiration behind this week’s episode [1:58]
Triggers, attunement, and how this ties into our cycle [3:17]
Update for the Carb Compatibility Project™ [8:20]
How understanding the energetics of the four-phase cycle helps us in life [14:14]
What if you have unpredictable or no-show cycles? [16:42]
Looking to the moon to help regain and track your cycle [17:36]
Phase one: what this means in terms of energy and intuition [19:38]
Powerful practices for restoration and release [23:48]
Action, growth, and energy during the follicular phase [24:37]
Ovulation: the big one-day show [27:22]
The luteal phase: the time of discernment [30:02]
Why the luteal phase gets a bad rap and how we can harness it to our benefit [31:51]
Resources mentioned:
Organifi supplement powder (Save 20% on your order with code FUNK!)
Bio-Kult Boosted probiotic supplement (Save 15% on your order with code FUNK15!)
Carb Compatibility Project™ (Available for free within the Funk’tional Nutrition Collective)
Your Hormone Revival™ (Only available within the Funk’tional Nutrition Collective)
Funk’tional Nutrition Academy™
Learn More About Hormones
Related episodes:
148: Periods, PMS & Hormone Strategies with Le'Nise Brothers
