Your period arrives, and with it, maybe a sigh of relief (finally), a few cramps (ugh), or just a moment of pause (what is my body actually doing right now?).
Most of us were never really taught how our cycle works—beyond 'you bleed once a month.' But in reality, your cycle isn’t just about your period—it’s a biological rhythm that influences everything—your energy, mood, focus, metabolism, and emotions.
We’re dedicating February to something we all experience but aren’t always taught to embrace: our cycle. Starting with Day 1—aka, your period—we’re diving into how hormones influence your energy, mood, and metabolism, and more importantly, how you can work with your body instead of fighting against it. Because when you stop fighting against your body and start working with it, life gets a whole lot easier.
The Four Phases Explained
Your cycle isn’t just your period—it’s a 28-day (on average) hormonal dance made up of four unique phases, each influencing your energy, mood, metabolism, and cognitive function.
🌑 Menstrual Phase (Days 1-7) – The Reset
• Estrogen & progesterone are at their lowest, signaling your uterine lining to shed. This is your body’s natural detox and reset phase—a time for deep rest, reflection, and nourishment.
🌱 Follicular Phase (Days 8-14) – The Rebirth
• Estrogen starts rising, boosting your energy, mood, and creativity. Your brain is primed for new ideas and fresh starts.
🔥 Ovulatory Phase (Days 15-16) – The Peak
• Estrogen & testosterone peak, making you feel more social, confident, and magnetic. Your brain is wired for communication and connection.
🍂 Luteal Phase (Days 17-28) – The Slowdown
• Progesterone takes over, shifting your body into rest and recalibration mode. Your energy may dip, and your brain shifts toward focus, structure, and tying up loose ends.
By learning to sync with these phases, you can align your energy, nutrition, and self-care to work with your hormones—not against them.
Hormones: The Chemical Messengers That Run the Show
Hormones are more than just "period stuff"—they’re chemical messengers that influence everything from your mood, energy, and metabolism to brain function and emotions. Think of them as the body’s internal text messages, constantly sending signals that shape how you feel throughout your cycle.
During menstruation, estrogen and progesterone hit their lowest levels, which explains why you might feel more introspective, sensitive, or low-energy. But what do these hormones actually do?
Meet Your Two Main Cycle Players
💛 Estrogen: Your Happy, Energizing Hormone
• Often called the "feel-good" hormone, estrogen boosts serotonin and dopamine, two brain chemicals that support mood, motivation, and overall happiness.
• It also supports energy, skin elasticity, and libido, which is why you often feel more social and upbeat in the follicular & ovulatory phases (when estrogen is rising).
• During your period, estrogen is at its lowest, which can leave you feeling a little emotionally raw or fatigued.
💙 Progesterone: Your Chill, Grounding Hormone
• Think of progesterone as your calming best friend—it supports relaxation, sleep, and emotional stability.
• It rises in the luteal phase (right before your period) to help prepare your body for a potential pregnancy and keep stress levels balanced.
• When progesterone drops at the start of menstruation, some women feel more emotional or irritable, while others experience relief if they had PMS symptoms leading up to their period.
When both estrogen and progesterone drop at the same time, your brain is essentially in reset mode, making it the perfect time to slow down, reflect, and listen to what your body needs.
This is why:
✦ Your body craves deep rest and nourishment
✦ Your brain is primed for intuition and clarity
✦ Your iron and B12 levels drop, leading to lower energy.
Instead of pushing through, this is the time to lean into self-care, nourishment, and restoration.
By understanding what your hormones are doing, you can stop fighting your body and start working with it—giving it exactly what it needs at the right time. That’s where Bison Liver Capsules come in! Since low iron and B12 can contribute to fatigue, dizziness, and brain fog during menstruation, replenishing these nutrients naturally can help you feel more energized and supported.
Your body isn’t working against you—it’s working for you. Support it, nourish it, and trust it.
Your Menstrual Phase Superpowers
This phase isn’t a setback—it’s an opportunity. It’s your body’s way of clearing space for renewal. Think of it as a natural detox, reset, and realignment that prepares you for the energy, creativity, and productivity ahead.
During this phase, you have:
✦ Deep Intuition – Your mind is clearer, making it easier to see what truly matters.
✦ Emotional Honesty – Your feelings are heightened, helping you understand what needs to shift.
✦ A Natural Reset – Your body is literally shedding what it no longer needs—use this time to let go mentally and emotionally too.
Your menstrual phase isn’t just the end of one cycle—it’s the beginning of the next. By honoring this phase, you create space for clarity, renewal, and strength in the weeks ahead.
The hormonal drop isn’t a loss—it’s a blank canvas. And when you nourish and support yourself during this time, you set the tone for a more balanced, energized month ahead.
Listen to your body. Support it. Trust it.
Want to nourish your body during menstruation? Add Bison Liver Capsules for iron, B12, and deep replenishment. Your body will thank you.
Stay with us all month as we break down each phase and help you sync with your cycle like the Goddess you are.
