THE CYCLE COACH SCHOOL SHOW
Menstrual cycle coaching is an emerging field that's redefining how we approach the female mind and body. Hosted by Claire Baker and Lauren Olivia Hughes, this podcast brings you insights into this growing field with interviews from leading voices, tips on building a successful practice, and discussions on industry trends. Whether you're an established coach or just exploring this career path, join us to gain the inspiration and knowledge you need to excel in menstrual cycle coaching.
Episode 15: Cycle Coaching Across Cultures
In this episode, Lauren speaks with Zainab Alradhi — Cycle Coach School graduate and founder of Niswa, a growing platform dedicated to menstrual cycle awareness and body literacy for Arabic-speaking women around the world. Zainab shares how she built a community of over 100,000 women by choosing to teach exclusively in Arabic, despite being told her audience "wasn't ready" for this work.
Episode 14: How Two Period Pioneers Are Transforming Youth Support
In this episode, Lauren is joined by two powerful voices in menstrual education: Hannah Brown and Beth Moxon. Both are graduates of Cycle Coach School who have gone on to pioneer youth-focused menstrual work through schools, community programs, and innovative peer-led education models. Together, they reflect on their journey from discovering menstrual cycle awareness to weaving it into their existing careers in social work, teaching, and education.
Episode 13: Trust The Timing of Your Creativity
Have you ever felt the push to “do something” with your creativity before it’s fully ready? Lots of ideas in your Notes app that go from inspiration to overwhelm when you realise you’d need to live 100 lifetimes to do them all? Maybe like us, you want to birth your work more slowly, more intuitively, and in a way that feels deeply aligned. In this episode, Claire is joined by writer, circle facilitator, and Cycle Coach School graduate Daniella Elias for a rich and soulful conversation.
Episode 12: Somatic Cycle Coaching & Working With Grief
How do you move in your playful inner spring or when embodying the wise Crone archetype at menstruation? We're inspired by the creative ways our alumni integrate cycle awareness into their work, and in today's podcast episode, you'll hear from Dayna Wilson — a massage therapist, pole dance teacher, and Cycle Coach School graduate — about the healing power of movement and menstrual cycle awareness, and the unique "Embody Your Cycle" pole dancing classes she's teaching in London.
Episode 11: What Menstrual Cycle Awareness Has To Do With Female Sexuality
Did you know that female desire is cyclic? In this episode, Claire chats with sex and relationship coach Melissa Vranjes about the powerful intersection between menstrual cycles and sexuality. Melissa shares how discovering her cycle patterns revolutionised her intimate life and personal relationships, and how this shows up in her work with clients.
Episode 10: The Inner Seasons of Pregnancy
In this episode, Claire speaks with Monique Dickson, a menstrual cycle coach, women's hormonal health practitioner, and graduate of Cycle Coach School. Together, they explore the powerful connection between menstrual cycle awareness and the journey of pregnancy, diving into Monique’s framework of the "inner seasons of pregnancy."
Episode 9: The Wild Mother
We’re back with Season 2 of The Cycle Coach Show, and we're opening the season with a powerful conversation between Lauren and Olivia Waller—also known as @cyclicallyolivia. Olivia is a women’s hormone health practitioner, mother, and graduate of Cycle Coach School, and in this episode, she shares her journey of becoming a mother and how it transformed her personal life, business, and creativity.
Episode 8: Equinox Finale: Celebrations, Challenges & Curiosities
In this special season finale, Claire and Lauren come together for a reflective conversation, closing out the first season of The Cycle Coach Show. As the equinox approaches, marking the balance of light and dark, they explore the highs, lows, and unexpected moments of the season. From personal growth to professional highlights, they take time to celebrate the successes, challenges, and curiosities that have arisen during the podcast journey.
Episode 7: Building a Thriving Coaching Practice Part 2 — a Q&A Episode!
In Part 2 of our conversation with Charlotte Pointeaux, we dive into a dynamic Q&A session where Claire and Charlotte answers listener questions on a range of topics. From starting a business as a menstrual cycle coach to overcoming self-doubt and finding balance between life and work, this episode is packed with practical guidance and empowering advice for aspiring cycle coaches.
Episode 6: Coaching Female Clients with ADHD
In this episode, Lauren and Claire dive into the unique challenges and strategies for coaching female clients with ADHD. Joined by women's health practitioner Adele Wimsett, they explore how ADHD manifests differently in women, particularly when intertwined with hormonal fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle.
Episode 5: Can I Work with Clients if My Own Menstrual Cycle is Irregular?
In this episode, Lauren takes the reins as she interviews two insightful guests, Nat Martin and Nat Daudet. Together they discuss what it’s been like for them working in the field of menstrual cycle coaching while personally experiencing irregular cycles, PCOS, pregnancy, and post-partum amenorrhea. Can you still work as a Cycle Coach if your own cycles don’t follow a 28-day pattern? Absolutely.
Episode 4: Building Your Cycle Coaching Business Part 1
In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Claire is joined by Charlotte Pointeaux, a menstrual cycle coach who specializes in the shamanic dimensions of cyclical living. They explore how integrating spiritual practices and understanding life’s natural cycles can enhance both personal growth and professional development.
Episode 3: Social Media, Comparison & Building Real Relationships
In this episode, your host Lauren dives into an enriching conversation with Lucia Mazzella and Mariah Berendt, two hormone health practitioners. You'll hear how they’ve both rapidly grown their social media channels, continued to study and learn together, and ridden the highs and lows of going viral.
Episode 2: What Does A Menstrual Cycle Coach Do?
In this episode we dive into what it truly means to be a menstrual cycle coach. We discuss the intricate connections between our bodies' natural rhythms and the cycles of the world around us. From debunking myths about cycle syncing to exploring how you can live in harmony with your cycle, this episode offers valuable perspectives that can transform your approach to menstruation and self-care.
Episode 1: How Do You Become A Menstrual Cycle Coach?
We dive into the birth of Cycle Coach School, a 6-month online training and certification program, and discuss the growing need for menstrual education. If you've ever felt disconnected from your body's natural rhythms or wondered how understanding your menstrual cycle could impact your life, this episode is for you.