Episode 188- Using Seed Cycling to Optimize Fertility and Perimenopause Symptoms with Kate Morton, RD

Jun 18, 2024

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Kate Morton serves her community as a registered dietitian with specific expertise in seed cycling, menstrual health, and fighting diet culture. After living in New Zealand for some time, Kate was exposed to a holistic way of living that led her to understand the science of hormones and cyclical living. Kate believes in the healing power of food and teachings females worldwide how to leverage specific nutrients to best support their menstrual cycle.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED:

[7:15]- What piqued Kate's interest to leave a career as a pediatric pulmonary dietitian and specialize in hormones instead?

[11:34]- How long it took Kate to have a regular cycle after ending birth control.

[13:21]- What is seed cycling? How can one implement it in alignment with their cycle?

[16:23]- Why does Kate recommend pumpkin and flax seeds in the first half of the female cycle? Why sesame and sunflower seeds in the second half?

[19:08]- How seed cycling can resolve constipation and estrogen dominance.

[21:28]- Kate's suggestions for those with an irregular cycle.

[24:43]- Is seed cycling beneficial for those in perimenopause and menopause?

[29:45]- What is Kate's preferred way to track her cycle?

[37:40]- The symptoms that led Kate to understand she had cortisol dysregulation. She also shared tangible ways to heal from cortisol issues.

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