Your cycle wasn’t meant to be a curse to endure. The idea that periods must be painful, miserable, or embarrassing is outdated and just plain wrong. 🚫 Your body isn’t working against you, it’s communicating with you. Caroline Bomer shares a powerful reframe about what it means to have a healthy cycle and how reconnecting with your body can shift everything. 🌿 ⁠ 🎧 Listen to the full episode of More Precious Than Rubies for a truth bomb that could change your story, now streaming on YouTube and Spotify.

Birth control pills don’t regulate your hormones, they suppress them. 💊 Many women are told the pill “balances” their cycles, but it actually mimics menopause in the body. Before you start birth control, it’s worth understanding what’s really happening inside you, and why ovulation matters far beyond pregnancy. ⁠ Caroline Bomer shares a fresh perspective every woman deserves to hear. ⁠ 🎧 Get the facts in the full episode on YouTube or Spotify

On this week's episode with Caroline Bomer, creator behind Flourish and Flow, we uncover why most diets don’t work for women, the nutrition lies you’ve probably been told, and the food swaps that can radically improve your hormones. We also explore the life-changing power of really knowing your body. Caroline opens up about her personal journey from debilitating pain to healing, and together, we unpack the four phases of the menstrual cycle, nutrition tips, the truth about hormonal birth control, and what real cycle syncing actually looks like in everyday life.

What if your period could be pain-free? What if understanding your cycle could transform your energy, your work-flow, and even your fertility journey? In this episode, I’m joined by Caroline Bomer, creator behind @flourishnflow to explore the life-changing power of really knowing your body. Caroline opens up about her personal journey from debilitating pain to healing, and together, we unpack the four phases of the menstrual cycle, nutrition tips, the truth about hormonal birth control, and what real cycle syncing actually looks like in everyday life. Study mentioned in today's episode: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/apr/19/microplastics-human-ovary-follicular-fluid Want Caroline’s free Happy Period Checklist and other resources? Download that or schedule a call with Caroline here: https://carolinebomer.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 2:31 - Discovering cycle health after years of pain 4:50 - Caroline's first pain-free period! 10:11 - Breaking down the four phases of the menstrual cycle 17:57 - How self-forgiveness and cycle syncing go hand in hand 18:56 - The surprising truth about nutrition, carbs, fats, and balancing hormones 26:41 - Busting myths: Why your period doesn’t have to be miserable 33:41 - The path to coming off hormonal birth control: what women need to know ✨ Follow us on Instagram & TikTok → https://linktr.ee/mptrpodcast 🎙️ Subscribe for more faith-filled, uplifting content! 💬 Subscribe to the MPTR newsletter to get early access to episodes! https://www.aquirozmedia.com/mptr-newsletter

This is a highlight clip from our full interview with Julia Antonio which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/fvDI8wXbl-s In this clip, Julia shares her struggle with letting others in, the importance of community, and practical advice for mothers in the toughest seasons. 0:00 - The Verses That Guided Me 2:10 - The Biggest Surprise in Motherhood 5:01 - Learning to Accept Help & Build Community 8:42 - Being the Support for Others 10:40 - Advice for New Moms: You’re Not Alone ✨ Follow us on Instagram & TikTok → https://linktr.ee/mptrpodcast 🎙️ Subscribe for more faith-filled, uplifting content! 💬 Subscribe to the MPTR newsletter to get early access to episodes! https://www.aquirozmedia.com/mptr-newsletter

This is a highlight clip from our full interview with Amy Watkins which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/vcNqbHYST0g In this clip, Amy shares her honest take on how volleyball and exercise have shaped her mental health and built community. 0:00 – Why Amy Still Plays Volleyball as an Adult 1:12 – Building Community Through Sports 2:09 – The Surprising Workout Benefits Amy Discovered 3:34 – How Exercise Helps Mental Health, Anxiety, and Stress 5:09 – Prayer Walks & Movement: Amy’s Go-To Reset ✨ Follow us on Instagram & TikTok → https://linktr.ee/mptrpodcast 🎙️ Subscribe for more faith-filled, uplifting content! 💬 Subscribe to the MPTR newsletter to get early access to episodes! https://www.aquirozmedia.com/mptr-newsletter

Some of the best friendships are stitched together over fabric and conversation. 🧵 Melody shares how her quilting classes go beyond sewing, building connection and community. ✨ Listen to the full episode on YouTube or Spotify.

This is a highlight clip from our full interview with Julia Antonio which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/fvDI8wXbl-s In this clip, Julia—a first-time mom and musician whose journey reflects the biblical story of Hannah—shares her story about the joys, uncertainties, and acts of faith that motherhood brings. 0:00 - Welcome & Guest Intro 1:26 - How Julia and Arianna Met 4:30 - Introducing Hannah’s Story 6:16 - Julia’s Music & Motherhood Journey 12:11 - Worship, Motherhood & Changing Faith 14:42 - Challenges & Strengthening Faith through Parenting 17:26 - Letting Go: Trusting God with Your Child’s Future ✨ Follow us on Instagram & TikTok → https://linktr.ee/mptrpodcast 🎙️ Subscribe for more faith-filled, uplifting content! 💬 Subscribe to the MPTR newsletter to get early access to episodes! https://www.aquirozmedia.com/mptr-newsletter