Hannah Dower is a PhD student working with the Western Bulldogs AFLW club to investigate the impact of the menstrual cycle and contraceptive use on elite athlete performance. Hannah has a Bachelor in Sports Science, a Masters in Exercise Physiology and a 10-year career in strength and conditioning so she is EXTREMELY qualified to answer all our menstrual cycle and PMS questions!

You might remember an episode from a few months ago where we shared about our experiences of PMS. We received so many messages from you guys saying you felt exactly the same so we decided to bring in an expert to explain everything about the menstrual cycle and PMS.

We speak about what the menstrual cycle actually is, what is happening with our hormones at various stages of our cycle, the importance of tracking your cycle, the difference between PMS and PMDD, and if we should train differently at different stages of our cycles. 

WE MENTIONED

Hannah recommended the book ‘Blood: The science, medicine and mythology of menstruation by Dr Jennifer Gunter https://www.hachette.com.au/dr-jennifer-gunter/blood-the-science-medicine-and-mythology-of-menstruation 

The episode in which we talked about our own PMS symptoms is called ‘Steph's one and only one night stand’ from July 2024. You can listen here https://pod.fo/e/257ddf

The International Association For Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD) has more information about PMDD https://iapmd.org/toolkit

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Join our closed KICPOD Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/630561419185145/
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Hannah Dower is a PhD student working with the Western Bulldogs AFLW club to investigate the impact of the menstrual cycle and contraceptive use on elite athlete performance. Hannah has a Bachelor in Sports Science, a Masters in Exercise Physiology and a 10-year career in strength and conditioning so she is EXTREMELY qualified to answer all our menstrual cycle and PMS questions!
You might remember an episode from a few months ago where we shared about our experiences of PMS. We received so many messages from you guys saying you felt exactly the same so we decided to bring in an expert to explain everything about the menstrual cycle and PMS.
We speak about what the menstrual cycle actually is, what is happening with our hormones at various stages of our cycle, the importance of tracking your cycle, the difference between PMS and PMDD, and if we should train differently at different stages of our cycles. 
WE MENTIONED
Hannah recommended the book ‘Blood: The science, medicine and mythology of menstruation by Dr Jennifer Gunter https://www.hachette.com.au/dr-jennifer-gunter/blood-the-science-medicine-and-mythology-of-menstruation 
The episode in which we talked about our own PMS symptoms is called ‘Steph's one and only one night stand’ from July 2024. You can listen here <a href="https://pod.fo/e/257ddf">https://pod.fo/e/257ddf</a>
The International Association For Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD) has more information about PMDD <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/WLLkCzvkqZT0woA7t4f2H90NUQ?domain=iapmd.org" data-outlook-id="21acec0d-48be-406f-96cd-7b7ee4be6dad">https://iapmd.org/toolkit</a>
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Hannah Dower <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hannahdower_/">@hannahdower_ on Instagram </a>Steph Claire Smith <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stephclairesmith/?hl=en">@stephclairesmith on Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@steph_claire_smith">@steph_claire_smith on TikTok </a>Laura Henshaw <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laura.henshaw/">@laura.henshaw on Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@laura.henshaw">@laura.henshaw on Tiktok </a>KICPOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kicpod/">@kicpod on Instagram </a>Join our closed KICPOD Facebook group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/630561419185145/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/630561419185145/ </a>Kic <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kic.app">@kic.app on Instagram </a>&amp; <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kic">@kic on TikTok</a> and <a href="https://kicapp.com/">kicapp.com</a> or download the app from the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kic-health-fitness-recipes/id1438803205">App Store</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kic.kicapp&amp;hl=en_AU&amp;gl=US&amp;pli=1">Google Play Store</a>

KICPOD is a D&M with your besties on the stuff that matters. Hosted by Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw, founders of Kic, a health & wellness app that focuses on feeling your best, not looking a certain way. To learn more you can find them on Instagram at @kicpod, @kic.app, @stephclairesmith and @laura.henshaw or visit their website kicapp.com

KICPOD is a D&amp;M with your besties on the stuff that matters. Hosted by Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw, founders of Kic, a health &amp; wellness app that focuses on feeling your best, not looking a certain way. To learn more you can find them on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kicpod/">@kicpod</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kic.app/">@kic.app</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stephclairesmith/">@stephclairesmith</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laura.henshaw/">@laura.henshaw</a> or visit their website <a href="kicapp.com">kicapp.com</a>

KICPOD

Welcome to the KICPOD - a D&M with your besties on the stuff that matters. Hosted by Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw, founders of Kic, a health & wellness app that focuses on feeling your best, not looking a certain way.

Find out more at www.kicapp.com and follow us on Instagram @kic.app @stephclairesmith @laura.henshaw

Welcome to the KICPOD - a D&amp;M with your besties on the stuff that matters. Hosted by Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw, founders of Kic, a health &amp; wellness app that focuses on feeling your best, not looking a certain way.
Find out more at <a href="http://www.kicapp.com">www.kicapp.com </a>and follow us on Instagram @kic.app @stephclairesmith @laura.henshaw

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