She Is Well
She Is Well is a faith-rooted wellness podcast for women who want to balance their hormones, lose weight, feel energized, improve their periods, and finally feel at home in their bodies—without extreme diets or hustle culture.
Hosted by a registered dietitian and mom, Natalie Trapasso, each episode helps you understand your body, sync with your cycle, and nourish your health with biblical wisdom and real-life simplicity.
From hormone balance and cycle syncing to metabolism, inflammation, fertility, and faith—we cover what actually works for women (not just what works for men).
If you're ready to feel well—body, mind, and spirit—you're in the right place.
She Is Well
How to Eat for a Painless Period: Nutrition Strategies for PMS Relief
PMS, nutrition, women's health, hormones, cycle syncing, diet, menstrual cycle, hormone balance, painful periods, dietitian
Summary
In this episode of the She Is Well podcast, host Natalie Trapasso discusses the impact of nutrition on PMS (premenstrual syndrome) and how women can manage their symptoms through dietary changes. She explains the common symptoms of PMS, the misconceptions surrounding it, and emphasizes that while PMS is common, it is not normal. Natalie shares her personal experiences with PMDD and the importance of understanding hormonal balance. She provides practical nutrition tips and highlights key nutrients that can alleviate PMS symptoms, encouraging listeners to adopt a cycle syncing approach to their diet and lifestyle for better hormonal health.
Takeaways
- PMS is a collection of symptoms that indicate hormonal imbalance.
- Many women are told that PMS is normal, but it is not.
- Nutrition plays a crucial role in managing PMS symptoms.
- Key nutrients like magnesium, vitamin B6, and calcium can alleviate PMS.
- Cycle syncing can help women align their diet with their menstrual cycle.
- Stress can deplete essential nutrients needed for hormonal balance.
- Practical meal planning can support hormonal health.
- Women should focus on natural methods to balance hormones before considering medication.
- Understanding your menstrual cycle is key to managing symptoms effectively.
- Small dietary changes can lead to significant improvements in PMS symptoms.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to PMS and Nutrition
02:18
Understanding PMS: Symptoms and Misconceptions
09:23
Nutrition Tips for Easing PMS Symptoms
19:05
Practical Meal Plan for Hormonal Balance
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