Episodios

  • Newsletter Mar 24th, 2026
    Mar 23 2026
    Newsletter Mar 24th, 2026 by Jema Lee
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    24 m
  • Newsletter Jan 21st, 2026
    Jan 21 2026
    Newsletter Jan 21st, 2026 by Jema Lee
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    20 m
  • 252 - The 3rd Trimester & Preparing for Birth with Jema Lee
    Feb 6 2024
    In this solo episode, I am sharing my third trimester experience, covering topics like mobility and balance in relation to the changing body during pregnancy, nurturing emotional and physical health, finding trust in uncertainty, and being supported during postpartum recovery. I also talk about having open communication with partners about fears and expectations, and my approach to work-life balance during this stage as I’m preparing for birth. In This Episode: * My third trimester experience (01:40) * Physical changes and challenges in the third trimester (04:15) * The importance of mobility and movement (05:05) * Preparing for birth: emotional and physical Aspects (11:30) * The importance of nutrition and physical care (13:32) * Emotional preparation for birth (22:38) * Energetic and spiritual preparation for birth (24:22) * Approaching postpartum (26:37) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema
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    40 m
  • 251 - Matrescence and Becoming a Mother with Nikki McCahon
    Jan 30 2024
    During this wonderful conversation with Nikki (https://www.instagram.com/nikkimccahon), she shares how she became a matrescence educator, how matrescence relates to adolescence, what changes can come with becoming a mother, why widespread knowledge on matrescence could decrease post-natal depression, the impacts of terminations and birth trauma on a woman’s matrescence, her recommendations for women preparing for motherhood, how men can best prepare for fatherhood, and so much more. In This Episode: * How Nikki became a matrescence educator (04:15) * What is matrescence? (11:28) * How we can be prepared for matrescence (17:33) * The factors that contribute to postnatal depression (25:14) * Nikki’s advice for transitioning to fatherhood (38:08) * Matrescence resources Nikki recommends (43:40) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema
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    48 m
  • 250 - Transitioning to Fatherhood, Preparation for Men with Tully O'Connor
    Jan 23 2024
    Tully (https://www.instagram.com/tullyoconnor/) gives great advice for all current or expecting fathers on how to support your family while prioritising yourself. He shares what he sees tears most couples apart after having a baby, how to approach the transition to fatherhood, how intimacy changes after having a baby, beneficial resources for fathers, how to navigate the resentment and shame new fathers experience. In This Episode: * Tully’s background and experience with fatherhood (03:23) * What Tully sees happen to many men after becoming a father (13:47) * Resources Tully recommends for men entering fatherhood (27:14) * How resentment builds and how to navigate it as a couple (32:42) * Tully’s pre-birth recommendations for men (48:20) * Tully’s personal experience after the birth of his two sons (59:56) * How intimacy changes post partum (1:09:01) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema
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    1 h y 17 m
  • 249 - Preparing for a Home Birth with Michelle Palasia
    Jan 16 2024
    Throughout our conversation, Michelle (https://www.instagram.com/michellepalasia) talks about her personal journey to working in the birth space, what the difference is between a free birth and home birth, how couples can navigate birth preparation together and address conflict, her recommendations for birth prep, tips to adapt the physical environment for the best home birthing experience, and more ways to ensure a supported, magical home birth. In This Episode: * How Michelle began working in the birth space (03:22) * The difference between a free birth and a home birth (08:33) * Michelle’s advice for partners who have different fears about the birthing experience (21:05) * Michelle’s birth prep recommendations for individuals and couples (33:07) * How to prepare the physical environment before a home birth (48:58) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema
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    56 m
  • 248 - Pregnancy, Movement & Exercise with Jess Jenkins
    Jan 9 2024
    Jess talks about how she became known as “The Mama Phsyio and gives all the answers to common questions about exercise while being pregnant. She shares her personal experience, what she has seen in women she works with, the ideal movements for each trimester, what movements we should be cautious of, and why it’s important to not put pressure on ourselves. In This Episode: * How Jess became known as “The Mama Physio” (04:26) * Jess’ expertise on exercise while pregnant (13:55) * The ideal movements for each trimester (25:51) * Don’t put pressure on yourself (39:09) * What movement to be cautious of (47:50) * Jess’ tips to managing the exercise transitions (52:53) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema
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    1 h y 1 m
  • 247 - Sleep Changes & Support Through Pregnancy to Postpartum with Dr Leigha Saunders
    Jan 2 2024
    In this episode, Dr. Leigha (http://www.instagram.com/drleighasaundersnd) tells the story of how she became a sleep expert, why sleep is the ultimate gauge of our nervous system, sleeping throughout the trimesters of pregnancy, how to tackle sleep insomnia and disturbances, and her message to expecting mums who are exhausted and anxious. In This Episode: * How did Dr. Leigha become a sleep expert? (04:06) * The importance of sleep during preconception (18:08) * How sleep is the ultimate gauge of your nervous system (24:30) * Sleep throughout pregnancy (29:47) * Navigating sleep disturbances and insomnia while pregnant (29:47) * Dr. Leigha’s message to pregnant women who are exhausted, stressed, and anxious (29:47) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema
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    58 m