The 28ish Podcast - Your cycle is more than your period

In this episode, Carrie sits down with D’Layne Benson to unpack what’s really happening beneath chronic overwhelm, burnout, and the constant feeling of “doing too much but never enough.”Drawing from her experience as a nurse and her work supporting women through nervous system regulation, D’Layne explains how over-functioning, people-pleasing, and perfectionism are not personality flaws, but physiological patterns shaped by stress, hormones, and survival.Together, they explore why rest isn’t something to earn, how the body communicates long before it breaks down, and what it actually looks like to rebuild trust with your body instead of fighting it.This conversation is grounding, honest, and deeply validating for anyone who’s been stuck in go-mode for too long.Here's how to get in touch with D'Layne: FB https://www.facebook.com/dlaynebenson IG https://www.instagram.com/dlaynebensonwellness LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dlaynebensonwellness Website http://www.dlaynebensonwellness.com Free Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14gojdvWdK/

In this episode, Carrie talks with Tanja Degitz, a chronic pain and burnout mentor for women entrepreneurs. Tanja shares how leaving a stable career, building an online business, and living as a digital nomad led her to confront burnout, chronic pain, and people-pleasing patterns she couldn’t outwork.Together, they explore how menstrual cycle awareness, mindfulness, and redefining consistency can help women prevent burnout and build lives that actually feel sustainable.In this episode we dive into why high-achieving women burn out first, how cycle awareness changes self-care and productivity, the link between people-pleasing, pain, and exhaustion, and why slowing down is a strategic skill, not a weakness!Where to find Tanja: Download Tanja's free Pain Relief Starter Kit: https://the-healing-letter.kit.com/c8bd7c9f51 Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/making.it_possible/

We're back and we've got a new song!

In this episode, we continue our journey with The Menarche Zine, a heartfelt collection of stories about women’s first periods. This time, we travel to Kenya to uncover a powerful tale that highlights the shared yet deeply personal experience of menarche and its cultural significance. Join us as we explore how storytelling transforms this universal milestone into a celebration of connection, identity, and empowerment.

In this episode, we explore The Menarche Zine, a heartfelt collection of stories about women’s first periods. Join us as we dive into a unique tale from Newfoundland, shedding light on the shared, yet deeply personal, experience of menarche and its cultural significance. Discover how storytelling can turn a universal milestone into a celebration of connection and empowerment.