The Softest Period I’ve Ever Had — A Holistic Womb Health Reflection

This month brought a quiet but undeniable shift for me-- one that reminded me of the deep power of holistic womb health.

My cycle came on a Thursday—right on time—and flowed in with a softness I wasn’t expecting. The first two days, which are typically the most intense, passed with such ease that I almost questioned whether I’d overlooked something. No cramps. No discomfort. Just a gentle, present awareness that my body was doing exactly what it was made to do—without struggle.

Now, let me be clear—my cycles haven’t been “bad” for a while. Ever since I started supporting my womb with herbs—especially my beloved St. John’s Bush—I’ve experienced much more harmony: minimal cramping, rare mood swings, and a deeper sense of connection with my body. But this month was different. This wasn’t just herbal balance. This felt deeper—like something fundamental had aligned.

And as I sat with that, I realized I had shifted some fundamentals.

The Shift Behind the Softness

Looking back, I can see this ease didn’t come from nowhere. It’s been building—quietly, gently—as I began to care for myself more intentionally over the past several weeks.

At my job at Life Time, we were invited to join a 60-day wellness challenge. Nothing extreme. Just simple, consistent practices: move your body every day, drink half your bodyweight in water, sleep at least seven hours, and cut out alcohol. For me, that meant giving up wine—which I didn’t think was a big deal—until I noticed how much lighter I felt without it.

I started working out four to five times a week. I stayed consistent with qigong and yoga, kept up with my spiritual studies, and committed (again) to daily meditation. I wasn’t trying to “fix” anything. I wasn’t even thinking about my cycle. I was just showing up—for myself, for my energy, for my breath.

And somewhere in the rhythm of those days, something inside shifted. My body felt lighter. My mind felt steadier. My womb... felt heard.

Womb Health Is Whole Health

This experience reminded me—again—that holistic womb health isn’t just about what herbs I take or teas I drink. It’s the full picture. The womb responds to everything: how we move, what we consume, what we suppress, and how often we pause to listen.

Yes, herbs like St. John’s Bush have been powerful allies for me, but they’re just that—allies, not the foundation. When the basics are off, even the best herbal support can only go so far.

What worked for me this month:

• Consistent movement (4-5 workouts a week + Qigong + Yoga)

• Hydration (half my body weight in water daily)

• Alcohol-free living (specifically letting go of wine)

• Deep rest (7+ hours of sleep)

• Daily meditation + spiritual study (creating emotional regulation & energetic alignment)

• Tracking my macros (without obsession—just awareness)

Together, these helped create an environment where ease could actually happen. It wasn’t one thing. It was everything coming into agreement.

Returning to What Already Knows

This wasn’t the first time I’ve been reminded of how wise the body is when I simply get out of its way. But it landed differently this time—deeper. Gentler. Like a whispered truth I’d heard before but needed to feel again.

We’re so often taught to look for what's wrong—what needs fixing, detoxing, treating. But sometimes, what we really need is to return to what already knows. To trust that our bodies want to heal. That our wombs want harmony. That herbs, no matter how powerful, are meant to support that process—not replace it.

This cycle reminded me that it’s not always about doing more. Sometimes it’s about coming back to the basics.

• Move.

• Breathe.

• Rest.

• Listen.

The softness will come. She always does when we make space for her.