In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most misunderstood and frustrating parts of our inner world: the inner critic.

You know the voice - that one that whispers (or shouts) that you’re not good enough, that you’ve messed everything up, that you’ll never be “enough.” Whether it’s triggered by your cycle, relationships, creativity, or just... life, the critic can feel like a monster lurking in the shadows.

But what if that monster wasn’t here to ruin you... but to protect and guide you?

In this episode, I talk about how to transform your relationship with your inner critic - from one of fear and frustration to one of collaboration, curiosity, and yes, even compassion.

We cover:

• Why your inner critic exists (and why it isn’t your enemy)
• The 1% truth hidden in the critic’s harshest words
• Why the premenstrual phase (inner autumn) is the critic’s natural home
• What menstrual cycle awareness can teach us about managing the critic
• How to track your critic’s patterns and identify your personal triggers
• Setting boundaries with the critic without pushing it away
• Real-life examples from my own experience with PMDD and perfectionism
• How to build more spaciousness and self-trust - even when the critic feels all-consuming
• When it’s time to seek deeper support (and why Internal Family Systems therapy can help)

Whether your critic shows up as a whisper or a scream, this episode will help you start building a different kind of relationship with it - one rooted in awareness, honesty, and gentleness.

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How are we meant to honor our cyclical nature in a world that values consistency and productivity above all else?

In this episode, we're exploring the tension between practicing menstrual cycle awareness (MCA) and the reality of living in a linear, patriarchal, capitalist society.

Whether you're completely new to MCA or you've been practicing for a while, this episode offers a grounded, compassionate look at how to live in deeper alignment with your cycle—even when life doesn't make it easy.

I’m sharing two powerful mindset shifts that can help you:

• Ease the pressure to “do it perfectly”
• Work with your cycle in small, meaningful ways—even when circumstances are out of your control

We also talk about:

• Letting go of all-or-nothing thinking
• Navigating societal expectations
• How to honor your bleed in subtle but impactful ways
• Why speaking openly about your cycle matters

This one’s for anyone who feels the pull to live more cyclically but struggles with the practicality of it in real life. There’s no perfect way to do this—just starting is enough.

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In this episode I'm reading an essay from my substack titled "PMS is a Feminist Issue - How the Patriarchy Gaslights Women Into Ignoring Their Premenstrual Truth".

I look at the wider societal implications of why we experience so much suffering in our premenstrual phase, rather than experiencing it as the absolute power house it is.

And if you'd prefer to read the episode you can do that on my substack.

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Email: claire@letmebleedinpeace.com

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