Can we work with the menstrual cycle for social change? with Lottie Randomly

Join us for Lottie’s knowledge share on Embodied Resistance this month!

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Welcome to Earth Body Podcast. I’m Kate Douglas, Fertility Awareness Educator and founder of Earth Body. Each week, we feature conversations, stories, and essays exploring cyclical wisdom in the modern world.

Today, we're talking about working with the menstrual cycle for social change with Lottie Randomly.

KEY MOMENTS:

0:23 - Intro to Lottie’s work
1:45 - What inspired you to focus on the menstrual cycle as a tool for social change?
5:06 - How do you define social change in this context?
6:03 - How has the menstrual cycle functioned in social movements historically?
9:49 - The luteal phase & anger
12:38 - What are some of the biggest challenges you face in teaching this work or advocating for the menstrual cycle as a tool for social change?
15:38 - Advice for those looking to incorporate cycle awareness into their life & practice
17:02 - What is the most nourishing aspect of your work?

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I’m Lottie. I’m drawn to the inner landscapes that people often fear passing through. Death, grief, menstruation and menopause are some of my favourite terrains to explore. I’m a facilitator, educator, activist, writer and mentor with a background in mental health work and resilience building. I’m also a ceremonialist, with a special interest in funerals. I get excited when I’m able to support individuals and groups to navigate adversity, change, endings and transitions. You will often find me doing this by gently coaxing people to explore what the natural cycles of the earth and our bodies can teach us about these challenges. We are living through wild and urgent times which call for our commitment to change on both a personal and collective level. I love to facilitate spaces where we can bring curiosity to these issues, challenge unquestioned systems, pose tricky questions and unravel from harmful norms and narratives.

Relevant links:

• Lottie’s SubStack What the Snail Knows

• March 8th Online Class: Embodied Resistance with Lottie Randomly

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Through a range of guest artists and teachers, we share classes aimed to support the holistic health of our bodies, our communities, and our planet.

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Episode recorded, mixed, and produced by Kate Douglas

Theme song is by Raina Sokolov-Gonzalez

All content is provided for general informational purposes only. It not medical advice, and should not be construed as such.