Dr. Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and women’s health expert with over 25 years of experience in hormonal health. In this episode, she explains why PMS has become so common and why we shouldn’t just accept it as “normal.” As must listen for every female. 

We cover:

What PMS is and what actually causes it

The foods and nutrients that can ease symptoms (and why cravings hit so hard)

The truth about the pill and hormonal birth control

How stress, sleep, and lifestyle affect PMS

When to Get Help & What’s Not Normal

 

LINKS:

Daysy Fertility Tracker

Amelia Stanford

Lara’s Instagram

Lara’s Website

Lara’s Books

Follow us on Instagram: @tworawsisters

Download the Two Raw Sisters app on the Apple App Store here, or Google Play here. 

Dr. Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and women&rsquo;s health expert with over 25 years of experience in hormonal health. In this episode, she explains why PMS has become so common and why we shouldn&rsquo;t just accept it as &ldquo;normal.&rdquo; As must listen for every female.&nbsp;
We cover:
What PMS is and what actually causes it
The foods and nutrients that can ease symptoms (and why cravings hit so hard)
The truth about the pill and hormonal birth control
How stress, sleep, and lifestyle affect PMS
When to Get Help &amp; What&rsquo;s Not Normal
&nbsp;
LINKS:
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<a href="mailto:lisa@larabriden.com" data-linkindex="4" data-ogsc="">Amelia Stanford</a>
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Founders and best-selling cookbook authors, Margo Flanagan and Rosa Power (yes, they are sisters) are bringing you their refreshingly unfiltered outlook on all aspects of life. They’re challenging the status quo on important topics like nutrition, health, and lifestyle to the not-so-important things, like what’s for dinner tonight. With their contagious laughs and sisterly banter, you’ll be THAT person walking by themselves laughing.

Founders and best-selling cookbook authors, Margo Flanagan and Rosa Power (yes, they are sisters) are bringing you their refreshingly unfiltered outlook on all aspects of life. They’re challenging the status quo on important topics like nutrition, health, and lifestyle to the not-so-important things, like what’s for dinner tonight. With their contagious laughs and sisterly banter, you’ll be THAT person walking by themselves laughing.

Two Raw Sisters

PMS: What It Is, Why It Happens & How to Manage It

We’re bringing back some of our favorite episodes from the archives over the holiday season. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, a little motivation or just a good time this conversation is packed with goodness worth revisiting. Enjoy! 

I’m joined by coffee legends Rob & Rach. I have sooo many questions and we cover it all!

Filter vs espresso: what’s actually better for home?- Is a Breville machine really good enough?

Should you be buying ground coffee or whole beans?- How to nail the perfect shot- Milk frothing 101 (yes, there’s a trick)- Freezing beans -  should you do it?- The best budget-friendly, time-poor brew methods.

This is your no-fluff guide to making a seriously good coffee at home.

Coffee Brewing Methods:

V60 Pour Over

Aeropress

ChemexMocha Master

Rancilio Espresso Machine

Follow Rob and Rach:

@_heyrach_

@robbieenright

Follow us on Instagram: @tworawsisters

Download the Two Raw Sisters app on the Apple App Store here, or Google Play here. 

We&rsquo;re bringing back some of our favorite episodes from the archives over the holiday season. Whether you&rsquo;re looking for inspiration, a little motivation or just a good time this conversation is packed with goodness worth revisiting. Enjoy!&nbsp;
I&rsquo;m joined by coffee legends Rob &amp; Rach. I have sooo many questions and we cover it all!
Filter vs espresso: what&rsquo;s actually better for home?- Is a Breville machine really good enough?
Should you be buying ground coffee or whole beans?- How to nail the perfect shot- Milk frothing 101 (yes, there&rsquo;s a trick)- Freezing beans - &nbsp;should you do it?- The best budget-friendly, time-poor brew methods.
This is your no-fluff guide to making a seriously good coffee at home.
Coffee Brewing Methods:
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Download the Two Raw Sisters app on the&nbsp;<a href="https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/two-raw-sisters-feel-great/id1668230011">Apple App Store here</a>, or <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tworawsisters.app&amp;hl=en_NZ&amp;pli=1">Google Play here.</a>&nbsp;

Throwback: How to Actually Make Good Coffee at Home

We’re bringing back some of our favorite episodes from the archives over the holiday season. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, a little motivation or just a good time this conversation is packed with goodness worth revisiting. Enjoy! 

Your period is your monthly health report card.

Learn how to best support your hormones as you ebb and flow through the month. We break down each phase of your cycle and how you can align your diet and exercise routines with each phase.

Get practical tips on why regular menstrual cycles are essential. Tune in to embrace a positive mindset about periods and gain insights into proactive wellness management.

Follow us on Instagram: @tworawsisters

Download the Two Raw Sisters app on the Apple App Store here, or Google Play here. 

We&rsquo;re bringing back some of our favorite episodes from the archives over the holiday season. Whether you&rsquo;re looking for inspiration, a little motivation or just a good time this conversation is packed with goodness worth revisiting. Enjoy!&nbsp;
Your period is your monthly health report card.
Learn how to best support your hormones as you ebb and flow through the month. We break down each phase of your cycle and how you can align your diet and exercise routines with each phase.
Get practical tips on why regular menstrual cycles are essential. Tune in to embrace a positive mindset about periods and gain insights into proactive wellness management.
Follow us on Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/tworawsisters/?hl=en">@tworawsisters</a>
Download the Two Raw Sisters app on the&nbsp;<a href="https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/two-raw-sisters-feel-great/id1668230011">Apple App Store here</a>, or <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tworawsisters.app&amp;hl=en_NZ&amp;pli=1">Google Play here.</a>&nbsp;

Throwback: Aligning your Cycle with Food, Exercise and Lifestyle

We’re bringing back some of our favorite episodes from the archives over the holiday season. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, a little motivation or just a good time this conversation is packed with goodness worth revisiting. Enjoy! 

Think supplements are the magic bullet to health and wellness? Maybe not? In this eye-opening episode of the Two Raw Sisters podcast, we challenge the conventional wisdom surrounding supplements and reveal how real food, sleep, stress management, and movement could be just as effective.

We shed light on the misleading health routines often glamorized on social media and argue that small, manageable changes can bring about lasting health benefits without breaking the bank.

We bring you practical tips to optimize your vitamin and mineral requirements naturally. Learning how simple additions can help with bloating, acne, low immune systems, and fatigue, to name a few.  

We share budget-friendly alternatives, such as high-protein foods and gentle exercise, to expensive supplements and grueling workouts. Our goal is to show you that achieving optimal health doesn't have to be complicated and costly.

Follow us on Instagram: @tworawsisters

Download the Two Raw Sisters app on the Apple App Store here, or Google Play here. 

We&rsquo;re bringing back some of our favorite episodes from the archives over the holiday season. Whether you&rsquo;re looking for inspiration, a little motivation or just a good time this conversation is packed with goodness worth revisiting. Enjoy!&nbsp;
Think supplements are the magic bullet to health and wellness? Maybe not? In this eye-opening episode of the Two Raw Sisters podcast, we challenge the conventional wisdom surrounding supplements and reveal how real food, sleep, stress management, and movement could be just as effective. We shed light on the misleading health routines often glamorized on social media and argue that small, manageable changes can bring about lasting health benefits without breaking the bank. We bring you practical tips to optimize your vitamin and mineral requirements naturally. Learning how simple additions can help with bloating, acne, low immune systems, and fatigue, to name a few. &nbsp; We share budget-friendly alternatives, such as high-protein foods and gentle exercise, to expensive supplements and grueling workouts. Our goal is to show you that achieving optimal health doesn't have to be complicated and costly.
Follow us on Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/tworawsisters/?hl=en">@tworawsisters</a>
Download the Two Raw Sisters app on the&nbsp;<a href="https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/two-raw-sisters-feel-great/id1668230011">Apple App Store here</a>, or <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tworawsisters.app&amp;hl=en_NZ&amp;pli=1">Google Play here.</a>&nbsp;

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