Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Most girls can name every Taylor Swift era, but not one phase of the menstrual cycle 🩸
Kylah Smook — women's health educator and founder of Cycle Camp Retreats — reveals what the body craves after ditching birth control and how fertility awareness gives women a natural way to prevent pregnancy. She also walks through the four phases of the menstrual cycle, why ovulation acts like a monthly report card for health, and shares her tricks for taming those 'lunatic' phase mood swings 👀
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Our Guest:
Kylah Smook
Kylah's Links:
Instagram: instagram.com/cyclewithkylah
Cycle Camp Instagram: instagram.com/cyclecampretreats
Substack: cyclewithkylah.substack.com
Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/did-we-just-say-that/id1634712886
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Intro
02:29 – Kylah's hormonal birth control experience
05:09 – Horrible harms of hormonal birth control
07:54 – Getting your period is a 5th vital sign and here's why
13:47 – Ads: Zebra, CrowdHealth, Register to vote
17:34 – Foundations for a pain-free period
20:09 – Focus on the best quality version of food
22:23 – "We're not seeing the nuance of food anymore"
24:28 – Meals to eat leading up to your period
27:41 – Kylah's nutrient supplement recommendations
28:55 – Ovulation is important!
29:36 – Advice on the beauty of the menstrual cycle
32:32 – The gifts each season brings
36:55 – Ads: Lovebird, Q for Quinn
40:38 – When women want sex (advice for the men)
42:30 – PCOS & the medical community putting a bandaid on a bullet hole
44:34 – Building foundations after getting off birth control
46:16 – Prenatal vitamins and preparing 3 years before pregnancy
47:18 – Have grace for your body!
49:31 – Kylah's biggest issue with cycle syncing
50:59 – Steps to track if your body is healthy after BC
52:15 – Fertility awareness method vs. rhythm method
55:39 – Ads: Tech Wellness, Adel Natural Cosmetics
58:08 – Signs to look for when tracking your period
1:03:09 – Healthy phase lengths
1:05:04 – Best cycle tracking apps
1:06:05 – The book that teaches you the basics of cycle tracking
1:06:41 – Encouragement to those on the road to getting healthy
1:10:38 – Remedy to heal a sick culture
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DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always talk to a qualified healthcare professional for any health-related questions or decisions.
#CultureApothecary #KylahSmook #MenstrualCycle #CycleSyncing #FertilityAwareness #WomensHealth #HormoneHealth #BirthControl #PeriodHealth #HolisticHealth
Most girls can name every Taylor Swift era, but not one phase of the menstrual cycle 🩸
Kylah Smook — women's health educator and founder of Cycle Camp Retreats — reveals what the body craves after ditching birth control and how fertility awareness gives women a natural way to prevent pregnancy. She also walks through the four phases of the menstrual cycle, why ovulation acts like a monthly report card for health, and shares her tricks for taming those 'lunatic' phase mood swings 👀
Thank you to our sponsors!
ZEBRA: Use code "ALEX" for 10% off any order at yayzebra.com
CROWDHEALTH: Use code “CULTURE” to get your first three months for only $99/month at joincrowdhealth.com
LOVEBIRD: Use code 'ALEX20' for 20% off your purchase at lovebirdfoods.com/collections/lovebird-cereal-variety-pack
Q FOR QUINN: Use code "ALEX" for 15% off your non-toxic clothing today qforquinn.com
TECH WELLNESS: Use code "ALEX" for 15% off EMF-Free Air Tube Headphones, Faraday Bags, and EMF Protection Packs at techwellness.com/pages/culture-apothecary
A'DEL NATURAL COSMETICS: Use code "ALEX" for 25% off first time orders at adelnaturalcosmetics.com
VOTE ONLINE: realalexclark.com/vote
Our Guest:
Kylah Smook
Kylah's Links:
Instagram: instagram.com/cyclewithkylah
Cycle Camp Instagram: instagram.com/cyclecampretreats
Substack: cyclewithkylah.substack.com
Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/did-we-just-say-that/id1634712886
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Intro
02:29 – Kylah's hormonal birth control experience
05:09 – Horrible harms of hormonal birth control
07:54 – Getting your period is a 5th vital sign and here's why
13:47 – Ads: Zebra, CrowdHealth, Register to vote
17:34 – Foundations for a pain-free period
20:09 – Focus on the best quality version of food
22:23 – "We're not seeing the nuance of food anymore"
24:28 – Meals to eat leading up to your period
27:41 – Kylah's nutrient supplement recommendations
28:55 – Ovulation is important!
29:36 – Advice on the beauty of the menstrual cycle
32:32 – The gifts each season brings
36:55 – Ads: Lovebird, Q for Quinn
40:38 – When women want sex (advice for the men)
42:30 – PCOS & the medical community putting a bandaid on a bullet hole
44:34 – Building foundations after getting off birth control
46:16 – Prenatal vitamins and preparing 3 years before pregnancy
47:18 – Have grace for your body!
49:31 – Kylah's biggest issue with cycle syncing
50:59 – Steps to track if your body is healthy after BC
52:15 – Fertility awareness method vs. rhythm method
55:39 – Ads: Tech Wellness, Adel Natural Cosmetics
58:08 – Signs to look for when tracking your period
1:03:09 – Healthy phase lengths
1:05:04 – Best cycle tracking apps
1:06:05 – The book that teaches you the basics of cycle tracking
1:06:41 – Encouragement to those on the road to getting healthy
1:10:38 – Remedy to heal a sick culture
FOLLOW ALEX:
Instagram | instagram.com/realalexclark
Instagram | instagram.com/cultureapothecary
Facebook | facebook.com/realalexclark
YouTube | youtube.com/@RealAlexClark
Spotify | open.spotify.com/show/7M0C7cl5Fobejy7gbT5GB2?si=4c1abfaf22314ff8
X | https://x.com/yoalexrapz
🌿 Culture Apothecary WEBSITE/NEWSLETTER: realalexclark.com
Join the Cuteservatives Facebook group to connect with like minded friends who love America and all things health and wellness! facebook.com/groups/1234544066933796
🌿 Subscribe to ‘Culture Apothecary’ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
New episodes drop 6pm PST/ 9pm EST every Monday and Thursday.
DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always talk to a qualified healthcare professional for any health-related questions or decisions.
#CultureApothecary #KylahSmook #MenstrualCycle #CycleSyncing #FertilityAwareness #WomensHealth #HormoneHealth #BirthControl #PeriodHealth #HolisticHealth
