Phases of Embodiment

About Phases of Embodiment

Phases of Embodiment is a podcast for women who want to reconnect with their bodies, understand their menstrual cycles, and embrace each season of life. Hosted by Laura Potter, Menstrual Cycle Coach and Restorative Yoga Teacher, each episode offers reflections and practical insights to inspire new perspectives and help you feel more at home in your body. Through solo episodes and interviews with experts, we explore menstrual cycle awareness, hormones, mindfulness, creativity, yoga, and the transformative power of rest. We also look at the social, cultural, and policy frameworks that impact our lives. Whether you are navigating menstruation, fertility, motherhood, perimenopause, or simply seeking a deeper connection with your body, this podcast invites you to embrace cyclical living through every phase of life. Here, we practice self-compassion, soften the inner critic, challenge the status quo, and honor the wisdom and power of our bodies. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app to catch every episode. For coaching, resources, and more, visit: phasesofembodiment.com (https://www.phasesofembodiment.com)

Publisher

Laura Potter

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Mar 2026

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026

   BEST OF: Advice to Our Younger Selves

   In this final episode of season 2, Laura reflects on the creation of 20 episodes of Phases of Embodiment and shares the advice that she and her guests would give their younger selves. Grab a tissue, a cup of tea, and enjoy! Let us know what resonates the most for you in the comments <3 Guests (in order of appearance) Samantha Jo Dr. Emily Schmitt, PT, DPT, PCES Elisa Marian Soto Méndez Kelsie Rockefeller, E-RYT500, YACEP, IAYTT Megan Williams, LCSW Diana S. Alberti, RD, CDN, RYT Dr. Alicia Newsome Áine Rock Charlene Cross, LCSW Alex Riley YOUR HOST: Laura Potter, Certified Menstrual Cycle Coach and Restorative Yoga Teacher My Website (https://www.phasesofembodiment.com/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/phasesofembodiment) Work with Me: Book a Discovery Call (https://calendly.com/laurapotteryoga/cycle-coaching-discovery-call) Yoga People Oneonta Schedule (https://www.yogapeopleoneonta.com/schedule) Thanks for listening to Phases of Embodiment!

2. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Letting Go of Perfectionism to Create Sustainable Habits with Alex Riley

   In this episode, Laura sits down with holistic nutritionist, Alex Riley, to explore a more sustainable approach to women’s health through movement, nutrition, regeneration, and self-awareness. They talk about building small habits that actually fit into busy lives, navigating hormonal and postpartum changes, and letting go of the perfectionism and all-or-nothing thinking that can make health feel overwhelming. Alex also shares from her own experience with body image, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, and the identity shifts that come with motherhood. Together, they discuss how to better understand your body, advocate for your hormonal health, and approach your well-being with more patience, self-compassion, and trust. *** CW: Mentions of Disordered Eating - TIMESTAMP: 13:00-18:34*** RESOURCE: The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) (https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/our-work/) ABOUT: Alex Riley is a Holistic Nutritionist with advanced training in Functional Medicine. She supports women through nutrition, hormones, pregnancy, postpartum, and major life transitions, helping fill the gap between knowing what to do and actually being able to do it. Her work focuses on the “how”, creating realistic rhythms that fit into real life, so women can feel more at home in their bodies, confident in their health, and more like themselves. @alexrileywellness (http://instagram.com/alexrileywellness) https://alexrileywellness.com/ (https://alexrileywellness.com/) MENTIONED ON THE SHOW Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach (https://www.tarabrach.com/books/radical-acceptance/) When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön (https://pemachodronfoundation.org/product/when-things-fall-apart-book/) Dr. Kristin Neff (Self-Compassion) (https://self-compassion.org/) Internal Family Systems (IFS) (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/internal-family-systems-therapy) YOUR HOST: Laura Potter, Certified Menstrual Cycle Coach and Restorative Yoga Teacher My Website (https://www.phasesofembodiment.com/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/phasesofembodiment) Work with Me: Book a Discovery Call (https://calendly.com/laurapotteryoga/cycle-coaching-discovery-call) Yoga People Oneonta Schedule (https://www.yogapeopleoneonta.com/schedule)

3. 

   18 Sept 2026

   Why Athletes Need to Track Their Menstrual Cycles

   In this episode, Laura Potter explores why menstrual cycle awareness matters for athletes and how tracking your cycle can help you better understand your body, support recovery, and recognize when something may be off. She breaks down the four phases of the menstrual cycle and discusses hormonal changes, fueling, overtraining, stress, rest, and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). She also shares why coaches and parents have an important role to play in creating more open conversations around menstrual health. Whether you’re a female athlete, coach, parent, or someone who wants to better understand your cycle, this episode will give you practical insight into what to track, what to look for, and why your menstrual cycle is an important part of your overall health. This episode is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice. CW: Mentions of Disordered Eating Timestamp: 18:10-24:45 Mentioned on the show: 📞 988 988lifeline.org (http://988lifeline.org) The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) (https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/our-work/) Rural Minds: Eating Disorders (https://www.ruralminds.org/rural-minds-blog/eating-disorders-early-detection-amp-treatment-are-key-to-recovery?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=16786792516&gbraid=0AAAAAoc6QFLODXb3JaQmw9lCBskLj20Gw&gclid=CjwKCAjwwrPVBhA1EiwAv_YO-dR2iLq4KiJeH1g4GDg_5nX_YmLB31QIOOCq9Yc9rQ2dWIBG1nCRhBoCs_wQAvD_BwE) Eating Disorder Screening Test (https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/eating-disorder/) Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) Project REDs (https://red-s.com/) The Well HQ (Dr. Emma Ross, Baz Moffat, and Dr. Bella Smith) (https://thewell-hq.com/) Stacy T. Sims, PhD (https://www.drstacysims.com/) Dawn Scott (https://abcnews.com/GMA/Wellness/uswnt-period-tracking-win-world-cup/story?id=64709450) LOCAL COMMUNITY SURVEY (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0MQDUL856oT2Aia1OGhP0HQ82dIy2MSZP8dKDfb0zp_T-Ew/viewform?usp=header) YOUR HOST: Laura Potter, Certified Menstrual Cycle Coach and Restorative Yoga Teacher My Website (https://www.phasesofembodiment.com/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/phasesofembodiment) Work with Me: Book a Discovery Call (https://calendly.com/laurapotteryoga/cycle-coaching-discovery-call) Yoga People Oneonta Schedule (https://www.yogapeopleoneonta.com/schedule)

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

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