05. Is Cycle Syncing Supportive or Just Another Form of Control?

Functionally Speaking

Is cycle syncing helping women connect with their bodies or just giving them one more thing to stress about?

In this episode of the Functionally Speaking podcast, we unpack the world of cycle syncing and seed cycling and why we’re not buying the hype. We break down what it actually is, why it’s resurfacing, and how it's often just another attempt to micromanage women's bodies in the name of wellness.

In this episode, we cover:

• 02:11 What cycle syncing actually means and where it came from
• 02:38 Why we’re not on board with the rigid rules of cycle syncing
• 04:20 The problem with syncing your workouts to your cycle phases
• 08:21 Our take on seed cycling and why it’s not a magic hormone fix
• 13:02 How we talk to clients about cycle syncing (without shame or stress)
• 18:44 How to honor your body without overcomplicating it

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