Mikaela Duffy

If you are a busy menstruating female, who struggles with the demands of life, would like more energy & a new way of living to provide more balance in a practical easy way, this course is perfect for you! There is discussion about libido, so you may feel this is not suitable for younger girls in their early menstrual years.

I am a degree trained naturopath, herbalist & nutritionist, with my own health journey & history of period issues. The advice I offer comes from my years of clinical experience, and provides information that is scientifically grounded, steeped in traditional healing wisdom, and safe for all! No need to feel conflicted with the information you read on google or blogs from unqualified people!

The course is broken down into manageable sections - there is a short 5-10 minute video for each, followed by a summary PDF. That means you can relax & learn information in a way that works for you. No reading of endless documents or feeling overwhelmed. There are also plenty of handouts & helpful comparison charts to help you easily get the information you are looking for. The course is yours for life, so you can go back & refer to it as you need. You can start with approaching it on a level that you feel good with, & maybe later go back & re-visit with attention to deeper details.

If you are currently using medications that change/inhibit your menstrual cycle the course contains important information. Firstly explaining the benefits of our own hormones, & discusses the pros & cons of medication & how you might support your body, whether you keep using, or wish to discontinue. If you do have an IUD (Mirena) fitted you may feel you still have cyclical feelings, which is common. This course will still be helpful for many aspects of your health & symptoms. If this sounds helpful then you can benefit a lot from the information!

Yes! I talk about the phases of the cycles, but also how to understand your body better, recognise if/when you are ovulating and how to track cycles. This will give you a rounded understanding of your body & suggest ways you can support your hormones in practical ways. Of course if you have complex hormonal issues then it is always best to see a practitioner, but this information is good groundwork for you regardless.

Although this course is not fertility focused, having a balanced cycle is definitely the groundwork for preconception care. For example, knowing if/when you personally ovulate so your timing is correct (having a period doesn't automatically mean you ovulate!). My aim is to give you a sound understanding of your body, to empower you in whatever your life stage.

I don't - but I will discuss how you can detect & track ovulation, to give you more knowledge to work with, whether you are trying to achieve or avoid pregnancy. There are some great FAM practitioners around, but this course doesn't cover that in any true depth.