Highly Favored
Claim This Podcastby Leah Galora
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<p>My birth child, for the ones who are becoming.</p><p>Cover art: @brittanisocial | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://brittanisocial.com">brittanisocial.com</a></p><p></p><p></p>
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1/4/2026
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Recent Episodes
May 16, 2026
cycle syncing.
<p>In this episode of Highly Favored, I open up about cycle syncing: what it is, why it matters, and how learning my hormonal rhythm completely changed the way I move through life.</p><p>As a nursing student currently studying maternity and child health, I’ve been learning about the menstrual cycle in the classroom while also learning my own body in real time. For years, I thought I was unstable, inconsistent, or “just bad at discipline.” In reality, I was operating on a monthly hormonal rhythm and trying to force myself into a 24-hour productivity model.</p><p>We talk about: </p><ul><li>The four phases of the menstrual cycle </li><li>PMS vs. PMDD</li><li>Hormonal shifts and mood changes</li><li>Why the luteal phase can feel so dark</li><li>Adjusting food, movement, creativity, and expectations based on your cycle</li><li>The privilege of having access to menstrual health resources</li></ul><p>Your body is not dramatic. It is cyclical. And when you learn to work with it instead of against it, everything changes.</p><p>If this episode resonated, consider supporting menstrual equity in the D.C. area through Project Pink Tax (linked below).</p><p>Thank you for being here on purpose 🤍</p><p></p><p><strong>Sources Referenced</strong></p><p>Better Health Channel – Menstrual Cycle </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/menstrual-cycle">https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/menstrual-cycle</a></p><p>Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Women’s Mental Health – PMS & PMDD </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://womensmentalhealth.org/specialty-clinics/pms-and-pmdd/">https://womensmentalhealth.org/specialty-clinics/pms-and-pmdd/</a></p><p>NewYork-Presbyterian Health Matters – Cycle Syncing </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://healthmatters.nyp.org/cycle-syncing-how-to-understand-your-menstrual-cycle-to-reduce-period-symptoms/">https://healthmatters.nyp.org/cycle-syncing-how-to-understand-your-menstrual-cycle-to-reduce-period-symptoms/</a></p><p>The Honey Pot – Cycle Syncing Guide </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thehoneypot.co/blogs/wellness/cycle-syncing-a-guide-to-aligning-your-hormones-with-your-cycle">https://thehoneypot.co/blogs/wellness/cycle-syncing-a-guide-to-aligning-your-hormones-with-your-cycle</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Project Pink Tax</strong> </p><p>A student-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free, high-quality menstrual products to communities across the D.C. Metropolitan Area. They partner with shelters, schools, and community centers to ensure menstrual products reach individuals who lack consistent access.</p><p>Learn more or support here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.projectpinktax.org/donate">https://www.projectpinktax.org/donate</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Mental Health Support</strong></p><p>If you are experiencing severe mood changes, suicidal thoughts, or believe you may have PMDD, please speak with a licensed healthcare professional.</p><p>If you are in the United States and need immediate support:</p><p>Call or text <strong>988</strong> Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Available 24/7, free and confidential.</p>
January 10, 2026
box to the left.
<p>In this episode of Highly Favored, I reflect on what it really means to let go; not by erasing the past, but by making space for the future.</p><p>Letting go doesn’t mean that these pieces of your past are worthless, they’re just not for you anymore. and a really beautiful place to start is your closet</p><p>If you’re ready to release clothes or items that no longer serve you, consider donating them to <strong>Martha’s Table</strong>, a Washington, D.C.–based organization that supports communities facing systemic barriers to access.</p><p>You can find clothing drop-off locations or schedule a pickup here:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://marthastable.org/clothing-donations/">https://marthastable.org/clothing-donations/</a></p><p></p><p>If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to stay.</p><p>Thank you for listening with an open heart. Peace be with you 🤍</p>
January 8, 2026
the holy quintinity of supplements.
<p>In this episode, I talk about why nutrition in the U.S. feels weirdly dystopian, how heavy processing strips our food of essential nutrients, and why supplementation is not a moral failure but a practical tool for filling the gaps.</p><p>Inspired by a Guardian article where five doctors shared the supplements they personally swear by, I walk through what I call the "Holy Quintinity", the five supplements that have made the biggest difference in my own health journey. I also talk about why vitamin D matters especially for melanated people, how gut health connects to mood and immunity, and why nutrition should be treated as a right rather than a luxury.</p><p>This episode is not about perfection or biohacking or doing everything right. It is about agency, care, access, and making the best choices we can inside a system that was not built with our health as the priority.</p><p>Always consult your doctor before starting new supplements.</p><p></p><p><strong>Guardian article referenced</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/article/2024/jul/13/five-doctors-on-the-health-supplements-they-swear-by">https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/article/2024/jul/13/five-doctors-on-the-health-supplements-they-swear-by</a></li></ul><p><strong>Vitamin D3 + K2</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://a.co/d/5RF0AC6">https://a.co/d/5RF0AC6</a></li></ul><p><strong>Omega 3 fish oil</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.naturemade.com/products/extra-strength-burp-less-fish-oil-2800-mg-softgels?variant=34459482914955">https://www.naturemade.com/products/extra-strength-burp-less-fish-oil-2800-mg-softgels?variant=34459482914955</a></li></ul><p><strong>Synbiotic (probiotic + fiber)</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://a.co/d/00yYUse">https://a.co/d/00yYUse</a></li></ul><p><strong>Magnesium glycinate</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/grocery/product/365-by-whole-foods-market-365-by-whole-foods-market-chelated-magnesium-glycinate-300mg-180-ct-b0dr9dlpg6?ref_=US_OTR_ALL_UFG_WFM_OTHER_0542341">https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/grocery/product/365-by-whole-foods-market-365-by-whole-foods-market-chelated-magnesium-glycinate-300mg-180-ct-b0dr9dlpg6?ref_=US_OTR_ALL_UFG_WFM_OTHER_0542341</a></li></ul><p><strong>Women’s One A Day multivitamin</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://a.co/d/4vmM9i3">https://a.co/d/4vmM9i3</a></li></ul><p><strong>Men’s One A Day multivitamin</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://a.co/d/4Q4DV8u">https://a.co/d/4Q4DV8u</a></li></ul><p><strong>Food insecurity and mutual aid in DC</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dcfoodproject.org/emergency-food-access">https://dcfoodproject.org/emergency-food-access</a></li></ul>
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<p>My birth child, for the ones who are becoming.</p><p>Cover art: @brittanisocial | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://brittanisocial.com">brittanisocial.com</a></p><p></p><p></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
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