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By: Kylah Smook & Abi Fernandini

with @cyclewithkylah & @abifernandini 

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190. Can Your Emotional State Breed Cancer & Disease?
#190
Today at 10:00 AM

In today's episode, what begins as a conversation about health headlines quickly turns into one about the fine line between "helpful" & "harmful" in the pursuit of health. We talk about why good health should eventually give you the freedom to stop thinking about it all the time, how unprocessed emotions can affect the body, and miraculous cancer remission stories. And because this is us, we somehow end the whole thing with a rant about iced matcha.

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189. We Started Talking About Periods and It Got Out of Hand
#189
Last Monday at 10:00 PM

In today's episode, we're covering everything from free bleeding and period discs to postpartum hormones, mom butt, and menstrual cravings. Abi officially has her period back after years of pregnancy and breastfeeding, so we’re talking about what it feels like to enter the world of cycling hormones again. 

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188. The Thyroid Episode! Your Comprehensive Guide To A Thriving Metabolism w/ Cassidy Woelfel
#188
10/09/2026

If you struggle with very low energy, hair loss, weight gain, or acne, this episode is for you. In today’s episode, we sit down with women’s physiology and metabolism expert, Cassidy Woelfel, to cover the root cause of so many women’s health conditions: the thyroid. She breaks down exactly what the thyroid is, how it works, and why it is failing in so many women. We also walk through the exact process she uses with so many of her clients to finally heal. 

Listen to Cassidy's podcast

Follow Cassidy on Instagram

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187. I'm Breaking Up With My Retainer! Dental Health, Tonsil Stones, & More
#187
09/29/2026

In today’s episode, we’re diving into all things oral health—from postpartum cavities to Kylah's decision to stop wearing her retainer, to bad breath and tonsil stones. We also cover the routines we’ve been experimenting with to support healthier teeth and gums. 


LINKS TO THINGS MENTIONED:

Fygg Toothpaste

Vanman's Gum


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186. KYLAH: Creating Hormonal Resiliency (How To Not Collapse In Stressful Seasons)
#186
09/21/2026

In today's episode, Kylah talks about how to build true physical, hormonal, and mental resiliency so your body can handle seasons of stress without everything falling apart or your health going to shambles


LINKS MENTIONED:
Vita-Blend tea

Shilajit (code KYLAH)

Organ capsules

Oyster capsules

Acerola cherry

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185. KYLAH: How To Know What Cycle Phase You're In
#185
09/14/2026

In today's episode, Kylah is breaking down how to actually know where you are in your cycle, without relying on arbitrary cycle-day numbers. We talk about how to identify the shift from the menstrual, to follicular, to luteal phase, plus what changes if you have an irregular cycle, are pregnant, or are on hormonal birth control.

LINKS MENTIONED:

Understanding The Phases

Fertility Awareness Method Crash Course

How To "Cycle-Sync"

Luteal Phase episode

Menstrual Phase episode

Follicular Phase episode

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184. Abi Is Weaning & Kylah Is Moving
#184
09/11/2026

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183. ABI: Mastitis & Infections Postpartum: What To Do
#183
08/28/2026

In this episode, Abi breaks down what to do in the first 24-48 hours of developing mastitis in hopes of avoiding antibiotics! 

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182. The Givers & Takers Of Minerals (What To Eat/Avoid For A Thriving Thyroid & Fertility)
#182
08/19/2026

In this episode, we’re breaking down the foods and habits that can either replenish your mineral stores or quietly deplete them. We discuss why minerals matter so much for energy, hormones, pregnancy, thyroid function, hair health, skin & more—and the simple ways to get more of them into your everyday life.


LINKS MENTIONED:

Black Lotus Shilajit

Abi's Postpartum Supplement

Kylah's Sardine Recipe


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181. We Summered Too Hard: Nervous System Recovery & Life Updates
08/06/2026

We’re back after accidentally taking a week off, catching you up on the absolute chaos of July—from engagements, retreats, and jungle properties,  to all the health plot twists in between. We also talk about what happens when you summer a little too hard and the simple things we’re doing to calm our nervous systems and replenish our bodies.

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180. The Truth About Long-Term Birth Control Use (Copper IUD vs Hormonal IUD vs The Pill) w/ Dr. Jolene Brighten
#180
07/23/2026

In today's episode, Kylah sits down with Dr. Jolene Brighten– a board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist and bestselling author of Beyond The Pill– to discuss all things hormonal birth control. We cover HOW hormonal birth control actually works in the body, the real side effects your OBGYN won't warn you about, copper IUD vs hormonal IUD, & and how to heal your body after getting off birth control. 

Check out Dr. Brighten's Books: Beyond The Pill, Is This Normal?, & ADHD And Women



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179. KYLAH: How To Go Off Hormonal Birth Control Step-By-Step & FEEL GOOD
#179
07/13/2026

In today's episode, Kylah breaks down step-by-step how to ditch hormonal birth control and heal your cycle. We'll cover how to prepare your body before coming off birth control, supporting your hormones naturally afterward, and recognizing the signs that your cycle is healing. We'll cover everything from nutrition and sleep to fertility awareness, mineral replenishment, and the biggest mistakes to avoid—so you can approach this transition with confidence instead of fear.

LINKS MENTIONED:

BOOK: Taking Charge Of Your Fertility 

BOOK: The Fifth Vital Sign

BOOK: Period Repair Manual 

PODC...


178. Kylah & Abi Read Current Health Headlines
#178
07/08/2026

The Glyphosate incident that gave an 18-year-old lymphoma, Dave Asprey's demonic dance party, Botox gone wrong, and Bryan Johnson's autoimmune disease.

Link to glyphosate article

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177. ABI: Overcoming Mom Guilt & Martyrdom
07/06/2026

In today's episode, Abi opens up about her struggles with mom guilt and how she has worked to overcome it.

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176. KYLAH: 7 Things Every Woman Should Know About Her Cycle
#176
06/26/2026

In today's episode Kylah is breaking down the basics of how the female cycle works and everything we should be learning at age 16! 


LINKS MENTIONED:

Menstrual Cycle 101 Substack Post

Surviving The Three Days Before Your Period Podcast Episode

Fertility Awareness Method How-To Podcast Episode

Ultimate Guide to Cycle Syncing Podcast Episode

Luteal Phase Crash Course Podcast Episode

Period Color, Spotting, & Ovulation Pain Episode

Taking Charge Of Your Fertility Book

The Fifth Vital Sign Book

Period Repair M...


175. Are You Regulating Your Nervous System... or Avoiding Real Life?
#175
06/22/2026

In this episode, Abi and Kylah dive into the difference between eustress and distress, and why not all stress is something to avoid. They explore how healthy challenges build resilience, where the line between growth and burnout exists, and how to increase your capacity without sacrificing your well-being

Chart for reference 

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174. How Freshly-Milled Flour Can Heal Your Irregular Periods And Fertility w/ Sue Becker
#174
06/17/2026

In this episode, we sit down with Sue Becker to unpack why so many people struggle with bread today—and why the problem may not be wheat itself, but the way modern flour is processed. Sue shares the fascinating history of commercial milling, how freshly milled flour differs from store-bought flour, and why thousands of people report feeling better when they return to bread made from grains in their original form. We also dive into the nutrient loss that occurs during modern flour production, common misconceptions about gluten sensitivity, and practical steps for getting started with home milling. If yo...


173. ABI: My 5 Year Skin Healing Journey With Cystic Acne
#173
06/15/2026

In today's episode, Abi shares about her struggle with cystic acne and what eventually helped her heal her skin naturally 

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172. The TMI Episode: Sex After Birth, Body Hair Removal, & More
#172
06/08/2026

In today’s episode, Abi & Kylah are answering your TMI questions! Tune in for a candid, hilarious conversation about all the things everyone thinks about—but no one wants to say out loud.


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171. KYLAH: A Survival Guide For The 3 Days Before Your Period
#171
06/01/2026

The three days before our bleed are a uniquely frustrating time for many women. It is often the height of our exhaustion, irritability, and emotional energy. It's a time that can make us feel like we are going slightly insane, but it doesn't have to be that way! In today's episode, Kylah breaks down the Do's and Dont's for this 72-hour period, so you can survive and thrive through it. 


LINKS TO THINGS MENTIONED:

Cycle Phases Crash Course Substack Post

Luteal Phase Substack Post

Luteal Phase Survival Guide P...


170. What’s REALLY In Your Clothing? The Toxic Truth About Fast Fashion w/ Alden Wicker
#170
05/27/2026

Could your clothes be affecting your health? In this episode, I sit down with Alden Wicker, author of To Dye For, to uncover the hidden chemicals in modern fashion and why almost nobody is talking about them. From the flight attendants who became seriously ill from their uniforms to the truth about polyester, PFAS, dyes, and “performance fabrics,” this conversation completely changed the way I think about clothing. We also cover what brands and certifications to look for, whether natural fibers are actually safer, and how to make better choices without spiraling into fear.

Read Alden's Book 

...


169. An Honest Chat On Relationship Dynamics & Navigating Conflict
#169
05/25/2026

In today's episode, Abi and Kylah open up about their relationships and how they have learned to navigate different seasons of life. 


LINKS TO THINGS MENTIONED:

Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work 

The Masculine In Relationship 


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168. Your Child's Gut Health Should Be Your #1 Priority w/ Integrative Pediatrician Dr. Elisa Song
#168
05/19/2026

In today’s episode, Kylah sits down with Dr. Elisa Song, integrative pediatrician and author of Healthy Kids Happy Kids, to unpack one of the most overlooked foundations of children’s health: the gut microbiome. Dr. Song explains why gut health isn’t just about digestion, but is deeply connected to immunity, brain development, behavior, allergies, and even long-term mental health.

Dr. Song breaks down why diagnoses like IBS often miss the root cause, and how symptoms like anxiety, acne, sleep issues, and behavioral challenges can all trace back to gut imbalance.

She also dives into t...


167. KYLAH: How To Feel 10x More Beautiful Naturally
#167
05/11/2026

In today's episode, Kylah shares her top tips for everything from clothing choices to haircare to help you feel more beautiful in a natural, body-friendly way, working WITH your body rather than against it. 


LINKS TO THINGS MENTIONED:

Episode 143: Biomarkers of Vitality. How to Achieve Thick Hair, Plump Lips, and Youthful Skin Naturally


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166. What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Breast Cancer & Mammograms w/ Dr. Jenn Simmons
#166
05/04/2026

In today’s episode, Kylah is sitting down with Dr. Jenn Simmons. Dr. Simmons was a breast cancer surgeon for nearly 20 years before walking away from conventional medicine and becoming a functional medicine doctor after facing her own diagnosis.

We talk about the real root causes of breast cancer, why prevention has to go far beyond mammograms, the role of hormones, stress, toxins, and metabolic health, and what women need to understand about protecting themselves long before disease shows up. This conversation challenges the mainstream narrative around breast cancer and offers a much deeper, hopeful look at tr...


165. Let's Talk About Ozempic & Body Image...
#165
05/01/2026

In today's episode, Kylah is sitting down with her friend Fiona Riddle to discuss the massive push of weight loss drugs online and the bigger picture of why women feel as though they need them. They open up about their own journeys to loving their bodies, and what they wish more women knew. 


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164. Vitamin D, Sunscreen, & The Sun's Relationship To Cancer (BOOK CLUB)
#164
04/28/2026

In today's episode, Kylah and Abi are breaking down the book Heal Yourself With Sunlight by Andreas Moritz. This conversation gets JUICY. If you want to completely dismantle your understanding of the sun and its relationship to cancer, give it a listen. 


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163. ABI: Life Updates: Knowing When To Take One For The Team
#163
04/23/2026

In this episode Abi shares life updated about home life and the restaurant along with some personal thoughts about “knowing when to take one for the team” when it comes to managing a lot of stress with the family


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162. What Happens in Your Brain After 9PM (Why This Sleep Window Is So Crucial)
#162
04/20/2026

Have you ever wondered why sleeping from 12am-8am doesn't feel the same as 10pm-6am? They're both 8 hours of sleep.... so why does one feel so much better? In today's episode, Abi and Kylah are breaking down the glymphatic system (not to be confused with the lymphatic system!) and what exactly goes on in your brain from 10pm-12am. 


LINKS TO THINGS MENTIONED: 

Why We Sleep book by Matthew Walker


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161. How to Support a Friend Through a Miscarriage w/ Evie McLeod
#161
04/17/2026

In today's episode, I’m joined by my friend Evie McLeod for an honest conversation about pregnancy loss. Evie shares the story of her two miscarriages and what navigating grief looked like each time. She recounts how friends and family showed up for her in each season, and gives advice on what it looks like to support and love a friend going through this experience. 

LINKS MENTIONED:

Evie's podcast episode with Jordan Lee Dooley on The Answers for Recurring Pregnancy Losses That NO ONE Tells You 

Evie's podcast episode on her pregnancy journey (part...


160. KYLAH: The Nuances Of Fasting: When It Is Helpful Vs Harmful
#160
04/13/2026

In today's episode, Kylah dives into the benefits and drawbacks of fasting. She compares the arguments against fasting from the pro-metabolic space to the arguments for fasting in the longevity space, and talks through the grey area that no one seems to want to address. 


LINKS MENTIONED:

Fast Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz

Intuitive Fasting by Dr. Will Cole


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159. ABI: Aspirin Vs Tylenol: Why Aspirin Always Wins
#159
04/09/2026

In today's episode, Abi gives a basic overview of aspirin versus Tylenol and why aspirin is actually a highly underrated tool for inflammation, estrogen, and cancer.


LINKS: 

Ray Peat's Blog on Aspirin


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158. Does "Organic" Mean Pesticide-Free? Is There Glyphosate In Your Flour? The Truth About Pesticides w/ @glyphosategirl
#158
04/06/2026

In today's episode, Kylah is sitting down with Kelly Ryerson AKA @glyphosategirl to discuss all things pesticides. We unpack what pesticides like glyphosate actually are, why they’re controversial, and where they’re commonly found in our food supply. We dive into the differences between conventional, organic, and regenerative farming, including the pesticides that are still allowed on organic produce. Kelly also shares insights into major court cases, regulatory gaps, and the organizations working to change current agricultural practices.


LINKS TO THINGS MENTIONED:

American Regeneration

EWG's Dirty Dozen

Glyp...


157. A Girl’s Guide To Summer: Building Your Solar Callus, Why Sunglasses Backfire, & How To Avoid Burning
#157
04/01/2026

In today's episode, Kylah and Abi dive into the world of safe sun exposure. They discuss how a healthy circadian rhythm plays a role in avoiding sunburn, the harms of sunglasses to different processes in the body, what foods play a role in sun health, and the best tips for keeping your skin burn-free this summer (without toxic sunscreens).

LINKS TO THINGS MENTIONED:

Follow Zaid on Substack & Instagram

Read Heal Yourself With Sunlight by Andreas Moritz (April's book club book!)

Primally Pure Sunscreen

Clearstem Sunscreen 



156. Reversing Poor Vision Naturally w/ Cassidy Woelfel
#156
03/31/2026

From a -7.50 prescription down to a -4.75 in just a matter of months?!? In today's episode, Cassidy shares what she did to reverse her eyesight naturally and how whole-body nourishment is the rising tide that lifts all ships.

Follow Cassidy on Instagram 

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155. Life Catch-Up w/ Kylah & Abi!
#155
03/27/2026

In today's episode we're chatting about what is exciting in our lives at the moment, what we're struggling with this month, and some rabbit holes we've been going down recently. Tune in!

This month's book club book— Heal Yourself With Sunlight


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154. KYLAH: Period Pain Is Not Normal! Why It Happens + How To Fix It
#154
03/23/2026

In today's episode, Kylah explains what is actually happening inside your body when you experience period pain, and the simple steps to prevent it.

LINKS TO THINGS MENTIONED:

My Substack post on nutrition & gut health

Heal Yourself With Sunlight Book

Mountain Rose Herbs


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153. ABI: My First Experience With ROLF Therapy
#153
03/16/2026

In this episode, Abi talks about her first 2 sessions with a niche therapy called ROLF therapy that works on structural integration of the fascia with the musculoskeletal system and nervous system. She also compares the work to that of chiropractors and how ROLF results last much longer when targeting fascial stagnation

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152. How To Get Rid Of Bloating & Fix Your Digestion
#152
03/10/2026

In today's episode, Kylah and Abi break down all the most common reasons you may be struggling with poor digestion, constipation, or bloating, and what you can do to fix it

Read Kylah's Substack on her gut health journey


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151. KYLAH: What Does "Health" Actually Mean? The Pursuit Of Skinny vs The Pursuit Of Vitality
#151
03/05/2026

In today's episode, Kylah discusses the mindset shift around different definitions of health and how this impacts the very real decisions you make in your daily nutrition and lifestyle. 

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